美国12月通胀平淡，美联储主席提名出现波折

Inflation Data - The US December 2025 CPI increased by 2.7% year-on-year, matching expectations and previous values[2] - The core CPI rose by 2.6% year-on-year, slightly below the expected 2.7%[2] - Month-on-month, the seasonally adjusted CPI increased by 0.3%, in line with expectations, while the core CPI rose by 0.2%, below the expected 0.3%[2] Market Reactions - Following the CPI announcement, major asset prices showed narrow fluctuations, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones indices down by 0.2%, 0.1%, and 0.8% respectively[3] - The 10-year US Treasury yield remained stable at 4.18%, while the US dollar index rose by 0.3% to 99.2[3] Interest Rate Expectations - Market expectations for Fed rate cuts remained largely unchanged, with a near 0% probability for January and less than 30% for March[3] - The market anticipates approximately 2.1 rate cuts throughout 2026[3] Federal Reserve Leadership Uncertainty - Recent developments in the nomination of the new Fed chair have created uncertainty, with close probabilities for candidates Waller and Hassett[4] - Current chair Powell faces criminal charges, leading to discontent among Republican senators, which may impact the nomination process[4]