美国11月CPI点评：核心服务带动美国通胀超预期下行
KAIYUAN SECURITIES·2025-12-19 06:11

Group 1: Inflation Overview - The U.S. November CPI increased by 2.7% year-on-year, while core CPI rose by 2.6%, both below market expectations[2] - Overall inflation shows a significant downward trend, with November CPI down 0.3 percentage points from September, and core CPI down 0.4 percentage points[3] - Core service inflation is a key driver of the overall inflation decline, with a notable decrease in core service inflation contributing to the unexpected drop in CPI[4] Group 2: Energy and Food Inflation - Energy prices rose by 4.2% year-on-year in November, an increase of 1.4 percentage points from September, while food prices increased by 2.6%, down 0.5 percentage points from September[4] - Core goods inflation showed a slight decline, with core goods year-on-year growth decreasing by 0.15 percentage points compared to September[4] - The significant drop in core service inflation, particularly in housing, is a major factor in the overall CPI decline[21] Group 3: Future Inflation Trends - Inflation levels are expected to continue declining, with core inflation remaining a critical factor; the super core service inflation (excluding housing) decreased to 2.7% year-on-year in November[5] - The high base in December 2024 may lead to further declines in overall inflation levels, with core inflation potentially stabilizing or decreasing[5] - The uncertainty remains regarding whether businesses will raise prices in 2026 as the Fed's rate cuts begin to support the economy[5] Group 4: Federal Reserve Implications - The importance of inflation risk in Federal Reserve decision-making may decrease, as inflation trends show a clear downward trajectory and public inflation expectations are also declining[5] - Despite the decline in inflation, the Fed is unlikely to implement significant rate cuts in the short term, as inflation may not reach the 2% target until 2027[6] - The Fed is expected to monitor economic conditions closely, with a potential for 1-2 rate cuts in 2026, primarily in the second half of the year[6]