2026年1月美国CPI数据点评：美国1月CPI：没那么“弱”

Group 1: CPI Overview - In January 2026, the overall CPI in the U.S. increased by 0.17%, below the expected 0.3% and the previous value of 0.30%[2] - The core CPI rose by 0.30%, matching expectations and up from 0.23% in the previous month[2] - Year-on-year CPI growth was 2.39%, lower than the expected 2.5% and the previous 2.68%[2] Group 2: Inflation Structure - The decline in overall CPI was primarily due to a significant drop in gasoline prices, which negatively impacted energy inflation[2] - Super core service inflation recorded a new high in year-on-year growth, indicating persistent inflationary pressure in this sector[2] - Excluding the unusual drop in used car prices, the core goods inflation is expected to rebound more significantly in the coming months[2] Group 3: Future Outlook - The expectation of expansive fiscal and monetary policies, along with seasonal impulses, is likely to support a phase of demand expansion in the U.S. economy in Q1 2026[2] - There are upward risks for non-farm payrolls and core CPI growth in February and March 2026, with the first interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve anticipated in June 2026[2] - Risks include potential overreach of Trump policies, excessive rate cuts leading to inflation rebound, and prolonged high-interest rates causing liquidity crises in the financial system[2]