The US December CPI data has been released, and the results are basically in line with market expectations. #USCPIDataUpcoming

On the surface, this is a "no surprises, no shocks" report, meaning the market has already digested all expectations in advance, and the news itself does not provide any new directional guidance.
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Because of this, short-term volatility is more likely to be limited. When the data neither significantly exceeds expectations nor causes a major shock, the market often falls into a "wait and see, then choose" state. For the crypto market and US stocks, in such an environment, chasing gains or cutting losses is not very cost-effective, more like waiting for the next card to be revealed.
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However, from a risk perspective, this CPI report cannot be simply interpreted as bullish. The market's expectations for rate cuts have already been repeatedly priced in, and the room for positive movement has been greatly compressed. Without new stimuli, prices are easily dominated by sentiment and capital flows. Plus, considering the political variables surrounding the US elections, there is room for data to be manipulated or misinterpreted, which is also why the market has been subtly biased downward recently.
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The truly important time point to watch is after the US stock market officially opens at 22:30. The data release is just the appetizer; how funds choose their direction after the open is the key to short-term trends. Historical experience tells us that often, the market does not move immediately when the data is released, but rather completes a "second pricing" during the US stock market open.
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Therefore, instead of chasing volatility immediately after the CPI announcement, it is better to prepare your layout in advance, patiently wait for the market to give clearer signals. Entering the market early, controlling positions, and waiting for genuine shifts in sentiment and capital flows are more prudent strategies in this environment.
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Summary: CPI meets expectations, but that does not mean the market is safe; volatility may be limited, but risks have not disappeared. The real game only begins when the US stock market opens.