Analyst Warns Of Potential Market Sell-Off Amid Inflation Concerns

According to BlockBeats, on January 14, BeiChen Lin, an analyst at Russell Investments, indicated in a report that even a slightly higher-than-expected U.S. inflation report, set to be released on Wednesday, could trigger a sell-off in the bond and stock markets. The investment strategist noted that last Friday's unexpectedly strong U.S. employment report has reignited inflation concerns. Lin stated, "While we find U.S. Treasury yields attractive at current levels, we still believe investors should maintain their long-term allocation proportions unless yields rise significantly." Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal anticipate a 2.9% year-over-year increase in the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December, up from 2.7% in November. The survey also suggests that the annual core inflation rate is expected to remain unchanged at 3.3%.