供应收紧叠加特朗普政府调控乏力 牛肉价格再创历史新高

Group 1 - The core issue is the continuous rise in beef prices in the U.S., with ground beef averaging $6.781 per pound in November, a 2.1% increase from September and a 15% increase year-over-year. Steak prices also saw a slight increase [1][3] - The U.S. cattle inventory is at a historical low, contributing to the record-high beef prices, while demand for products like ground beef remains strong as they are relatively affordable options on meat shelves [1][3] - Despite a decrease in the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) to 2.7% in November, beef prices continue to surge, indicating a disconnect between general inflation trends and specific commodity prices [1][3] Group 2 - Darden Restaurants' CFO, Raj Vennam, stated that beef prices are nearing historical peaks and are expected to remain high into the next quarter, posing a significant challenge for the company's growth [2][4] - The rise in commodity prices, particularly beef, is identified as a major obstacle for Darden Restaurants, which operates brands like LongHorn Steakhouse and Olive Garden [2][4] Group 3 - The U.S. government is actively addressing the soaring beef prices by investigating price monopolies in the meat processing industry and has eliminated import tariffs on Brazilian beef [1][3] - The USDA has raised its beef import forecast for 2026, predicting a 15% increase in beef imports for the current year due to the removal of tariffs [1][3]