2026-01-22 13:33:36

Since last year, the view that tariffs could have a deflationary effect and that the risk of deflation outweighs the risk of inflation has been met with skepticism and ridicule. But now the data speaks for itself.

Look at the current reality: oil and gas prices are falling, food costs are decreasing, and housing prices are loosening. Meanwhile, real wages adjusted for inflation are rising. The rapid decline in the inflation rate has exceeded many people's expectations.

This is no coincidence. Turning points in the economic cycle often begin to manifest through price signals. When the cost of living pressures ease, consumers' real purchasing power actually increases — this will have a profound impact on long-term asset allocation and market expectations re-pricing.

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Blockwatcher9000

· 7h ago

You said deflation was coming early, and now you're just throwing data around to save face. Typical armchair strategist.

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PaperHandsCriminal

· 7h ago

I've been saying that deflation is coming, and now a bunch of people are laughing at me. Now I've been proven right, haha. Really, oil prices drop, food becomes cheaper, housing prices loosen up, and my actual salary has increased... What kind of crazy operation is this? Wait, is this saying I should leverage up? Or keep holding coins and wait for death?

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ApeDegen

· 7h ago

I've been saying that deflation is coming, and many people are still mocking me. Now it's awkward, isn't it? Oil and gas prices are falling, and housing prices are easing. This is the real opportunity. Smart people should buy the dip. Wait, actual wages are rising? Then consumer spending power is indeed increasing. The logic checks out. Why does it feel like the market hasn't fully reacted yet? It's time to reallocate again. Whoever seizes this wave wins. This reversal came quite quickly, haha.

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BloodInStreets

· 7h ago

Hmm... I've heard the "data speaks" rhetoric too many times, and quite a few times it backfired. But this time, with oil, gas, food, and housing prices all falling together, it's quite interesting. Is this really the opportunity to scoop the bottom?

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AirdropSkeptic

· 7h ago

Damn, oil prices, food prices, and housing prices are all falling. Those who were spouting deflation theories should shut up now. Wait, actual wages have increased? Then why do I still have no money... I've said it before, price signals will speak for themselves, and now it's finally confirmed. I really didn't expect the decline to be so fast. Many people were pessimistic before, and now they've been proven wrong, haha. Living costs are coming down, and purchasing power is actually strengthening? Sounds good, but I haven't felt it yet.

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YieldWhisperer

· 7h ago

wait hold up, the math here feels... off. deflation via tariffs? let's actually examine what's happening under the hood before we celebrate

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ChainWallflower

· 7h ago

Really? Actual wages are still rising? I feel like I'm getting poorer... But the easing of housing prices is indeed a relief, finally able to breathe a sigh of relief. Oil and gas prices drop, food becomes cheaper, this wave really caught me off guard. Wait, lower living costs actually boost purchasing power? This logic is interesting... Asset allocation needs to be reshuffled; we need to watch the situation carefully. It seems like someone is about to buy the dip again; this opportunity isn't small.

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