2025-12-18 16:00:44

The latest US CPI data has caused a big news splash. The overall CPI dropped to 2.7%, which is over 40 basis points lower than the expected 3.1%. The core CPI even fell to 2.6%, compared to the forecast of 3.0%. This single-month decline is the sharpest since 2023.

Even more shocking — core inflation is now at its lowest level since March 2021, and it's the closest it's been to the Federal Reserve's 2% target since the pandemic. Honestly, this data looks a bit unbelievable, and some even question its authenticity.

From a trading perspective, if subsequent inflation data shows a sharp increase, I would look for an opportunity to short, but I need to choose an extreme price level. There might be a short squeeze early on, which requires pre-judgment. This data has a significant impact on market expectations for cryptocurrencies, and it's important to closely monitor the Fed's subsequent stance.

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BugBountyHunter

· 2025-12-21 16:00

This data is indeed a bit strange, a 40 basis point plummet doesn't seem real. The last time I saw such a magnitude was last year, feels like there's a story behind it. Let's see what the Fed has to say, otherwise, it’s easy to be played people for suckers.

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WagmiWarrior

· 2025-12-19 18:14

Wait, is this data really fake or not? It feels too outrageous.

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Ser_APY_2000

· 2025-12-18 16:30

The data looks so good that it's a bit suspicious, feels like it can't last much longer.

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DegenRecoveryGroup

· 2025-12-18 16:28

The data looks so good that it's a bit suspicious, feeling a little off and unreasonable.

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Blockchainiac

· 2025-12-18 16:19

This data is indeed a bit strange, it doesn't feel quite right. --- Wait, is such an exaggerated drop real? I find it hard to believe. --- Short squeeze is definitely happening, just watch the show when the time comes. --- What the Federal Reserve says next is the key; anything else is pointless right now. --- With CPI dropping so sharply, a rebound is certain later; this is the opportunity to short. --- Is this the closest we've been to 2% since the pandemic? Something feels off; can the data be this clean? --- The crypto market is now just waiting for the Federal Reserve's statement; everything else is superficial. --- The claim of the biggest single-month decline is a bit exaggerated, but it is indeed big news. --- In terms of expectation management, the Federal Reserve is playing it very well; retail investors can never guess right. --- Next time, if there's a sharp rise, I'll just go short directly, no waiting.

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ChainWatcher

· 2025-12-18 16:19

This data is just too outrageous, feels like there's something fishy, not really convinced.

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DegenGambler

· 2025-12-18 16:14

This data is too outrageous, there must be some tricks behind it. It feels like a rebound is coming; the next move by the Federal Reserve is the key. Dropping over 40 basis points all at once? I don't quite believe it. Short squeeze行情 coming, waiting to buy the dip. Really? How did this inflation data suddenly become so low?

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