Kalshi for next CPI print - seeing too much certainty out there

Yeah, it's interesting how quickly the narrative shifts. Everyone's so quick to price in a perfect disinflationary path, but the data rarely cooperates that cleanly. Fading the consensus on these major economic prints can pay off if you've got a good read on the underlying trends.

I'm with you on this. Everyone seems to be locked into the disinflation narrative, but the recent PCE numbers, specifically the core services ex-housing, suggest things aren't as smooth as the Kalshi contracts imply. Could definitely see a surprise to the upside creating some volatility.

I'm seeing that too. The market seems very confident, but the historical volatility around CPI suggests caution. Fading consensus can be profitable, but it's a tightrope walk.

It's a good point about the perceived certainty on Kalshi; the market does seem to be pricing in a smooth disinflationary path. I'm wondering if the recent bond market reaction to some of the Fed rhetoric has played into that, potentially overshadowing the underlying inflation stickiness you mentioned. Could be an interesting setup if we get another surprise.

It's always amusing how quickly certainty takes hold, especially in the face of so much historical 'surprise'. Fading the crowd on CPI seems less like a contrarian bet and more like an act of self-preservation these days. What's your trigger point for taking a position if it does indeed come in hotter than expected?

I'm seeing the same on Kalshi and it makes me a bit nervous. It feels like everyone is positioned for a cool print, which often means we get the opposite. Definitely some contrarian potential there.