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The key test this week, the “CPI,” is about to be released, marking an important turning point for the financial markets this week. How should the data be interpreted? How should the US stock market, BTC, and bond market be priced normally? According to current expectations, the nominal inflation rate (yearly/monthly) is rising, mainly due to the energy price shock. Core inflation shows a monthly decline and a slight yearly increase. This data combination implies short-term inflation is slowing down, but long-term inflation remains sticky or under pressure. Nominal inflation is driven by the energy shock. Considering recent expectations released by Federal Reserve officials, it aligns with no rate hike in the short term but retains the expectation of a rate hike in December. Previously, I mentioned that from a conspiracy theory perspective, assuming data can be manipulated, the Fed’s goal is simple: to raise rates once in September as an insurance measure, then adjust the next rate hike expectation to December through data, no hike in October, and observe economic data for two months. As the December meeting approaches, the data will gradually weaken the possibility of a December hike. If actual inflation is controllable, the hike could be postponed to Q1 next year or even canceled altogether. #九月CPI今晚公布，美联储加息分歧待解 Of course, all premises depend on whether the CPI, PCE, and employment data for September and October support this. Currently, the PCE statistical method has changed, so the key is to watch the CPI. As long as the CPI is not excessive, data will gradually weaken before the December meeting, which is a healthy rhythm—neither overheating the market nor letting the market naturally expect rate hikes to self-limit liquidity. Back to the point, tonight