2026-01-12 13:27:29

Here's what's really driving inflation perceptions right now: food. Even though groceries only make up less than 25% of most people's spending basket, food prices are the lens through which regular folks judge whether inflation is actually getting worse. And 2025 saw significant jumps—particularly in coffee, cocoa, sweets, and meat sectors.

But here's the silver lining. Food inflation is finally cooling down, trending toward that 2% mark. This matters because it could shift how people feel about pricing pressure across the broader economy. When everyday essentials stabilize, it often eases consumer anxiety and can influence risk appetite in asset markets.

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QuorumVoter

· 01-15 03:20

The rise in coffee prices is really a punch to the gut. Hopefully, people can finally breathe a sigh of relief now.

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GweiTooHigh

· 01-14 20:44

Coffee beans are going to rise in price again, so frustrating --- Is food cooling down? Why do I still feel meat prices are soaring --- It should have dropped long ago, this wave of inflation really can't be sustained --- Wait, so our anxiety might be unnecessary? --- The 2% target haha, feels like we still have to wait a bit --- Finally some good news, although a bit late --- Basically, it's just the most direct reason why people can't afford to eat --- Now risk appetite should pick up --- The period of skyrocketing cocoa and coffee was really amazing --- Feels like I haven't fully recovered yet

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SighingCashier

· 01-14 06:09

Food inflation cooling down? Why do I still feel like my wallet is screaming Can't even afford coffee anymore, buddy. Don't talk to me about targets Wait, is it really decreasing? Then I need to recheck the ledger... No, that's not right Should we stock up on candy options, everyone? Feels like prices are going to rise again

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MevHunter

· 01-12 13:56

The part about coffee price hikes was really amazing; my wallet has already felt it... But if food inflation really comes down, then I'll believe it.

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WagmiOrRekt

· 01-12 13:50

Coffee beans have risen in price again, truly incredible. If I had known earlier, I would have stocked up at the beginning of the year. Are food prices cooling down? I feel like the vegetable market is still desperately increasing... But if this wave can really stabilize, it will be great. During the period of skyrocketing candy and meat prices, I was really overwhelmed, and my wallet was crying. Finally, some good news. If this continues, consumers will go completely crazy. Wait, does this mean the crypto market can also catch a breath? Consumers are no longer anxious, and risk appetite is rebounding? By the way, how can the 25% share be possible? I feel like half of my expenses are on food. If food prices stabilize, my mindset will really improve a lot. This logic makes sense. A 2% target is easy to say, but if you can really stick to it, you've won. Coffee prices are rising so sharply, even Ape's morning financial analysis coffee costs have gone up, haha.

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AltcoinTherapist

· 01-12 13:48

Food inflation cools down? Buddy, I haven't felt that at the vegetable market... --- Wait, coffee, candy, and meat prices have all risen so sharply. Now you say cooling down can cure everything? Consumer anxiety isn't that easy to fool. --- A 2% target sounds great, but the problem is that the wallet is already empty, and the rebound will take several months. Ordinary people can't wait that long. --- Asset market risk appetite, huh? To be nice about it, it still depends on when retail investors will dare to re-enter the market. --- Coffee is ridiculously expensive, and cocoa candies are rising across the board. Is this what they call "cooling down"? That's hilarious.

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PessimisticLayer

· 01-12 13:36

Is coffee going to increase in price again? I can't go on like this anymore.

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