美国12月通胀反弹幅度低于预期

Inflation Data Summary - December core CPI increased by 0.2% month-on-month, below the expected 0.3%[1] - December CPI rose by 0.3% month-on-month, aligning with expectations, while year-on-year CPI remained at 2.7%[1] - Core CPI year-on-year held steady at 2.6%, meeting market expectations[1] Market Reactions - Following the inflation data release, the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut expectations remained unchanged at 52 basis points[1] - 2-year and 10-year U.S. Treasury yields decreased by 2 basis points to 3.45% and 4.17%, respectively[1] - The U.S. dollar index remained stable around 99, while S&P 500 futures showed minimal fluctuations[1] Sector Analysis - Clothing, furniture, and entertainment goods showed a rebound in December, with month-on-month increases of 0.95pp, 0.42pp, and 0.37pp, respectively[2] - New and used car prices significantly slowed, with December month-on-month growth at 0.01% and -1.11%, down from 0.21% and 0.29% in November[2] - Core services inflation rose by 0.21pp to 0.29%, with housing showing a notable rebound[2] Future Outlook - The forecast for U.S. CPI growth in 2026 has been revised downwards, with core CPI expected to be 3.0%, a reduction of 0.3pp[2] - The Federal Reserve is expected to pause interest rate cuts from January to May, with potential cuts in the second half of the year[2] - Risks include unexpected impacts from tariffs and potential price increases by businesses in early 2026[3]