Zhong Guo Jin Rong Xin Xi Wang·2026-01-13 11:02Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that the upcoming December CPI data is expected to show a significant rebound due to previous distortions caused by the U.S. government shutdown, with analysts predicting a month-on-month increase of 0.3% and a year-on-year increase of 2.7% [1][3][5] - Analysts from various investment banks, including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, suggest that the December CPI data may reflect a technical upward bias due to the previous month's artificially low price base, which was influenced by the government shutdown [3][4][5] - The Federal Reserve's interest rate cut expectations have decreased, with the probability of a rate cut in January nearly zero and a significant drop in the probabilities for April and June meetings [2][6] Group 2 - The December CPI data is seen as a critical indicator for assessing the impact of tariffs on inflation, with expectations that housing inflation may rebound, although the core CPI may still be underestimated due to statistical methods [4][6] - The market sentiment is leaning towards a bullish outlook, with the potential for a significant market reaction if the December CPI data deviates from expectations, particularly if it comes in lower than anticipated [7][8] - The analysis suggests that the Federal Reserve's easing cycle may experience phases of acceleration and deceleration, influenced by inflation trends and political pressures, with recommendations for asset allocation adjustments in response to these dynamics [8]