2026-01-13 18:23:40

December inflation data has been released. Overall, the data performance is not so bad, but it can't be considered outstanding.

In terms of nominal inflation, the annual rate is 2.7% and the monthly rate is 0.3%, which fully meets expectations. At first glance, it appears stable, but the issue is that inflation stickiness remains.

However, core inflation (excluding food and energy) provided some surprises—an annual rate of 2.6% beating expectations, and a monthly rate of 0.2% also below expectations. This indicates that after excluding energy and food factors, inflationary pressures have indeed eased.

In simple terms: core inflation is still there, but it's not the worst scenario. For the market, what this means is worth pondering.

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OnChainDetective

· 6h ago

Wait, core inflation at 2.6% beating expectations? There's something here... The data looks good after excluding energy and food, but what about the real pressure? The whales have definitely already positioned themselves in advance.

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BearMarketLightning

· 22h ago

Core inflation outperformed expectations, which is pretty good, but stickiness is still there, so I'm not that optimistic.

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WalletAnxietyPatient

· 01-13 18:53

Core inflation outperformed expectations pretty well, but the stickiness is really annoying. Still need to keep observing.

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SandwichTrader

· 01-13 18:49

Is core inflation beating the market? Fine, anyway energy and food are still stubbornly high. --- Sticky inflation is just a ghost; it’s hard to shake off no matter what. --- 2.6% looks good, but we’re not convinced yet. --- Wait, what does this data mean for the crypto world? Easing or continuing tightening? --- Basic inflation isn’t that bad, but don’t celebrate too early; it might rebound next month. --- Food and energy prices jump as soon as they’re squeezed, how to fix this? --- What is the Fed thinking? Will they cut rates? Or continue with a hard landing?

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LiquidityHunter

· 01-13 18:46

Core inflation outperformed expectations, but the stickiness is still quite strong, feels like it hasn't fully loosened yet. --- Wait, can this data really soften the Federal Reserve's stance? I always feel there's still a backup plan. --- Sticky inflation is like a plaster stuck on your body; good data doesn't really help. --- Alright, at least it's not the worst-case scenario, but don't expect any major good news. --- It's good that core inflation has come down, but this underlying inflation... still depends on how it develops later. --- Stable? I think it's suppression; sooner or later, it will rebound.

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GasFeeCry

· 01-13 18:45

Core inflation outpacing expectations? Is this really the case or just another wave of data magic... Sticky inflation, to put it simply, still requires ongoing concern.

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WagmiOrRekt

· 01-13 18:43

Core inflation outpacing expectations? That's the key, everything else is noise.

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TradingNightmare

· 01-13 18:33

Core inflation breaks 2.6%, that's the real highlight, other data are just so-so --- Sticky inflation isn't dead yet, don't celebrate too early --- Wait, 0.2% monthly rate? What is this hinting at --- Feels like the crypto market should react now, how will the Federal Reserve's move play out --- Fundamental inflation is stubborn, retail investors really need to be cautious --- 2.7% looks stable, but the details are full of pitfalls --- The improvement in core inflation is real, but can it be sustained --- What impact will this data have on on-chain lending, has anyone studied this --- Everyone says it's not that bad, so why isn't the market reacting --- Only 0.3% monthly rate, it feels like the central bank is really controlling the pace

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