The latest December CPI data for the United States has been released. The unadjusted CPI year-over-year is reported at 2.7%, in line with expectations and unchanged from the previous value. Notably, the core CPI year-over-year is 2.6%, below the expected 2.7%, remaining unchanged from the previous 2.6%.

What does this set of data indicate? While overall inflation remains within the Federal Reserve's acceptable range, the performance of core CPI appears somewhat subdued. For the cryptocurrency market, CPI data is often an important reference for judging the Fed's future policy direction—lower core inflation could provide more room for rate cuts, which typically support risk assets.

Currently, market expectations regarding US economic growth, inflation trajectory, and monetary policy are still being adjusted. For investors holding crypto assets, tracking these macro indicators can help better understand the long-term logic of asset allocation.