2025年12月美国通胀数据点评：美国通胀：延续温和

Inflation Overview - December CPI in the U.S. remained at 2.7% year-on-year, unchanged from November, and the month-on-month growth was 0.3%, consistent with September levels[7] - Core CPI year-on-year growth was 2.6%, slightly below the market expectation of 2.7%, and month-on-month growth was 0.2%, also below the expected 0.3%[7] Structural Analysis - Core goods inflation was weak, with a month-on-month growth rate of 0% in December, primarily dragged down by used car prices, which fell from 0.29% in November to -1.11%[11] - In contrast, core services showed a general recovery, with housing services rebounding from 0.2% in September to 0.4% in December[11] Market Reaction and Future Outlook - The market's reaction to the inflation data was muted, with expectations for the first Fed rate cut still set for June 2026, despite the lower-than-expected inflation figures[16] - Future food inflation is expected to gradually cool, while used car prices may see marginal rebounds, and rent inflation is likely to remain stable, contributing to a continued moderate inflation environment[16] Risk Factors - Potential risks include escalating geopolitical conflicts leading to surges in oil prices, unexpected fiscal policies, and the possibility of the Fed's independence being compromised, which could destabilize market inflation expectations[22]