2026-01-17 08:24:12

There's an interesting phenomenon. US inflation data just dropped to 1.55%, hitting a new low since May last year. It sounds like good news, but it's a smokescreen.

The Federal Reserve has been signaling—especially Powell in recent speeches emphasizing—that tariff policies will trigger inflation rebound early next year. In other words, the current low inflation is a false illusion.

This leads to two extremes: either inflation will indeed rise rapidly as expected, or Powell's judgment is completely wrong. There's little room for maneuver in between. For the market, this uncertainty is the biggest test.

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PumpAnalyst

· 01-20 07:08

The phrase "smoke bomb" sounds pretty harsh, but I actually think this is the script that the big players love the most. Powell announced that inflation will rebound, spot markets are dead, and futures have already been laying in wait. Whether it's a genuine rebound or a complete slap in the face, this uncertainty is the best tool for harvesting retail investors. I bet tariffs will really come this time, or what will Powell eat?

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HackerWhoCares

· 01-17 19:05

Powell is acting up again. Can we really trust these low inflation indicators? We'll know who's bluffing once the tariffs actually take effect. There's no turning back in the middle; it's just a gambler's game. The inflation numbers look good, but they'll reveal their true colors early next year. Instead of trusting his predictions, it's better to plan ahead.

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HashBrownies

· 01-17 08:51

Powell this guy, he can change market expectations with just a word, and now he's pulling this stunt again, a smoke screen, right? tariffs coming, inflation will inevitably rebound. I believe in this logic, but now it's so low, really hard to judge. It's either爆 or wrong, there's a third way—tariff policies might not be that destructive. The market reaction was indeed excessive; everyone is waiting for the shoe to drop. Powell: I just like to see you all anxious. Inflation data, just listen and don't take it seriously. Don't be fooled by the smoke screen; the ones who always get hurt are us retail investors. Holding onto the coins we have now is already good, and you still want to buy on dips? Haha. Will tariffs really be that fierce? Feels a bit exaggerated. Uncertainty is the biggest risk, and there's no fault in saying that. I think, Powell is just testing the market's bottom line.

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BugBountyHunter

· 01-17 08:45

Smoke bomb... now all these data have to be looked at in reverse Powell is starting to sound the alarm again. As soon as tariffs are implemented, inflation rebounds. We've seen this script many times before Just wait and see, it's a black-and-white situation with no room to stand in the middle

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AirdropHustler

· 01-17 08:29

The term "smoke bomb" is used perfectly here. Powell is betting that tariffs will explode, but what if they don't? Can tariffs really trigger inflation? I'm a bit skeptical. Low inflation data looks good, but it feels like sitting on a bomb counting down seconds. Let's see at the beginning of next year. With the casino so uncertain, how can anyone place bets? Powell's words are so firm. If inflation doesn't pick up by then, it will be quite awkward. In this kind of dilemma, retail investors are the unluckiest... After talking about tariffs and inflation for so long, I accidentally ended up slapping myself in the face. It's really hard to say whether this round of market movement was a correct or wrong bet. Just waiting for a reversal.

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