Analysis: If tonight's December US CPI is significantly lower than expected, the anticipated interest rate cut may push gold prices higher.

Based on comprehensive market analysis, if tonight's December US CPI is significantly lower than expected, the anticipated interest rate cut will drive gold prices up rapidly; if it is slightly lower, gold prices will maintain a bullish trend and fluctuate upwards; if it meets expectations, the market will remain inactive, with gold consolidating at high levels and awaiting the next signal; however, if inflation is higher than expected, especially if core inflation rebounds, the rise in real interest rates will suppress gold prices in the short term. But if the combination of "high interest rates + sticky inflation" continues to evolve into concerns about stagflation, gold may actually attract stronger safe-haven buying in the medium term.