The latest Federal Reserve December meeting minutes dropped a big bombshell—internal disagreements are far more serious than external expectations. Those officials who publicly support rate cuts are actually holding back; they frankly said they initially wanted to keep things steady, but ultimately agreed to cut rates mainly because they were scared by employment data and worried that jobs might not hold up.

From the economic outlook revealed in the meeting, the Fed is likely to enter a "wait-and-see" phase now. Short-term interest rates are basically set, and the key going forward depends on how inflation data moves. If inflation continues to decline, they may still have room to cut rates; if it rebounds, then it’s game over.

Last night, the US stock market suddenly plunged, and the reason was straightforward—unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped that week. This data instantly dampened the market’s enthusiasm for a rate cut in January, with the probability of a 25 basis point cut dropping from 16.1%. Tech stocks collectively suffered, and the China concept stock index also saw a significant pullback.

Looking at the A-shares market, the opening next week is likely to be dragged down by external influences, and a correction is inevitable. However, from a short-term opportunity perspective, this wave of correction might actually pave the way for a buying opportunity.