Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 4.00%-4.25%, with Chairman Powell indicating this is a risk management move amid high inflation and weakening employment, seeking a balance between easing and caution [1] FOMC Statement and Economic Outlook - The rate cut marks a resumption of the easing cycle that was paused since December of the previous year, with some officials suggesting a more aggressive cut of 50 basis points [2] - The dot plot indicates two more rate cuts are expected this year, with one official predicting a total reduction of 150 basis points by year-end, while another believes no cuts should occur this year [2] - The median unemployment rate forecast for the next two years has been revised down to 4.4% and 4.3%, reflecting increased downside risks in the labor market [2] Inflation Outlook - Inflation has risen and remains at a "slightly high" level, with the PCE and core PCE inflation expectations for the end of 2026 adjusted upward to 2.6% [3] Economic Growth Outlook - GDP growth forecasts for the end of 2025, 2026, and 2027 have been raised to 1.6%, 1.8%, and 1.9% respectively, with a forecast of 1.8% for the end of 2028 [3] Powell's Press Conference Highlights - The rate cut is characterized as a risk management decision, with future rate adjustments to be made based on data, emphasizing the rising downside risks in the labor market [4] - Recent inflation trends show an increase, with August's overall PCE expected to rise by 2.7% year-on-year and core PCE up by 2.9% compared to the previous year, indicating upward inflation risks [4] - Economic growth is slowing, primarily due to reduced consumer spending, with the pass-through of tariffs to consumers occurring but less than anticipated [4] - The Fed's commitment to its independence is reaffirmed, with Powell addressing the influence of individual voting members on rate decisions [4] - Market reactions included significant fluctuations in gold prices and movements in the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields following the rate decision and Powell's comments [4] Latest Expectations - As of the report, interest rate futures are pricing in a potential reduction of 45 basis points this year and approximately 72 basis points next year, with a 13.3% probability of the Fed remaining unchanged in October [5]

周四，美联储将向投资者传达一个"三部曲式"的信息：官员们在多大程度上重新调整其前景以反映疲软 的就业市场？美联储正变得多么分裂？理事米兰的到来是否给美联储带来了党派倾向？ 尽管美联储想要避开政治纷争，但它还是被稳步地拖入了华盛顿两极分化的对话中。 共和党人指责拜登政府的任命者将美联储推向了气候变化和种族平等等不适当的领域，并在2024年总统 竞选期间通过降息拉选票。 民主党人则指责美国总统特朗普的施压运动，包括试图解雇前总统拜登任命的理事库克、迫使美联储主 席鲍威尔下台的举动以及将米兰安插进美联储。 库克于2022年成为美联储理事，而米兰的确认投票以一票的优势中通过。 利率预计将下降 美联储将于北京时间周四凌晨两点公布利率决议，市场普遍预计该央行将进行自去年12月以来的首次降 息，幅度为25个基点。当时特朗普的当选曾引发担忧，即他的进口关税可能会重新点燃通胀并减缓经济 增长。 在特朗普重返白宫之前，美联储官员曾预计通胀将继续下降至2%的目标，这将允许一系列稳定的降 息，使借贷成本朝向一个更中性的水平。 自那时以来，利率一直稳定在这一区间，而通胀则有所回升。 然而，就业市场似乎已经减弱，更多的美联储官员对需要通 ...

贝森特在2007年做出的相互矛盾的协议，使他在同一时间将位于纽约和马萨诸塞州的房屋作为其主要住 所。但抵押贷款专家表示，没有迹象表明他有任何不当行为。相反，他的案例表明，住房贷款申请文件 中的不一致之处，并不必然是欺诈的证据。 来自贝森特抵押贷款的其他证据显示，他的贷款方美国银行并未依赖这些承诺，也从未期望他会将两处 房屋都作为主要住所。 库克的情况似乎类似，她于2021年为位于密歇根州的一处房屋和亚特兰大的一套公寓签署了抵押贷款文 件，称它们都将在未来一年内成为她的主要住所。这两份与不同信用合作社签订的协议都包含获得房产 贷款的条件，贷款额分别为20.3万美元和54万美元。 但外媒审查的一份文件显示，库克佐治亚州房产的贷款方并未期望她会全职居住在那里。在该信用合作 社发放抵押贷款前几周出具的一份贷款估算中，将其称为"度假屋"。 在上个月一封告知库克她被解雇的信中，特朗普表示，她相互矛盾的抵押贷款承诺足以将她从美联储理 事会免职，称其为"潜在的犯罪行为"，或至少是"重大过失"的证据。 此举发生之际，特朗普今年正寻求对美联储施加更直接的控制。库克已在法庭上对她的罢免提出挑战， 她表示对她的指控是虚假的。 AI播 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve's latest economic forecasts indicate differing predictions for interest rate cuts, with Morgan Stanley projecting two cuts this year, while ING remains more pessimistic about the near-term outlook but optimistic for inflation in 2026 and 2027 [3][4]. Economic Growth Projections - Morgan Stanley forecasts a real GDP growth rate of 1.4% for 2025 and 1.6% for 2026, while ING predicts slightly lower growth rates of 1.3% and 1.5% respectively [3]. - For 2027, Morgan Stanley anticipates a growth rate of 1.8% [3]. Unemployment Rate Predictions - The unemployment rate is projected to be 4.6% in 2025 according to Morgan Stanley, while ING estimates it at 4.5% [4]. - For 2026, both institutions predict a slight decrease in the unemployment rate, with Morgan Stanley at 4.4% and ING at 4.5% [4]. Inflation Rate Forecasts - The PCE inflation rate is expected to be 3.1% in 2025 according to Morgan Stanley, while ING predicts it will be 3% [4]. - For 2026, both firms project a decline in inflation, with Morgan Stanley forecasting 2.5% and ING at 2.1% [4]. - The core PCE inflation rate is also expected to decrease, with Morgan Stanley predicting 3% for 2025 and 2.5% for 2026, while ING estimates 3.1% and 2.3% respectively [4]. Federal Funds Rate Expectations - The Federal Funds Rate is projected to be 3.875% in 2025 according to Morgan Stanley, while ING estimates it at 3.6% [4]. - For 2026, Morgan Stanley anticipates a rate of 3.375%, compared to ING's prediction of 3.4% [4].

Group 1 - Wall Street traders are almost certain that the Federal Reserve will announce a 25 basis point rate cut, with expectations that Chairman Powell will signal further cuts to support a weak labor market [1][3] - The S&P 500 index has seen a significant increase in market capitalization, rising by $14 trillion since early April, and is now just 0.1% away from its historical record [3][4] - Historical data supports the bullish sentiment in the stock market, as the S&P 500 index has historically risen after the Fed cuts rates when it is within 1% of its all-time high, with an average return of nearly 15% [4] Group 2 - The implied volatility of the S&P 500 index has decreased, indicating market confidence in the continuation of the index's upward trend, but unexpected factors could still lead to market volatility [5][6] - Analysts predict that if Powell signals a hawkish stance regarding inflation, it could lead to panic in the markets, while a dovish signal would likely result in a positive response from the stock market [5][6] - The most likely outcome is a 25 basis point rate cut, with potential market reactions ranging from a flat close to a 1% increase, depending on Powell's signals regarding future rate cuts [6]

Core Viewpoint - The case of Wu Jian, a former high-flying quantitative analyst at Two Sigma, highlights significant risks in the quantitative finance industry, particularly regarding trust and reliance on individual analysts, as he faces serious charges of fraud and money laundering after manipulating investment models for personal gain [2][12]. Group 1: Background and Career - Wu Jian, born in 1991 in Hefei, Anhui, excelled academically, earning a place at Tsinghua University and later obtaining a PhD from Cornell University [3]. - He worked at Citadel during his doctoral studies and joined Two Sigma in 2018, quickly rising to Senior Vice President of Quantitative Research, earning a reputation as a "genius researcher" [3][5]. Group 2: Fraudulent Activities - From November 2021, Wu Jian manipulated at least 14 investment models, altering them to produce results that closely mirrored existing models, violating Two Sigma's requirement for independence [5]. - His actions led to a loss of at least $165 million for Two Sigma's clients, while the firm profited $450 million from its own funds, significantly inflating Wu Jian's personal income to $23.5 million in 2022 [5][6]. Group 3: Legal Consequences - Wu Jian faces three charges from the U.S. Department of Justice, each carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years, alongside a civil lawsuit from the SEC seeking the return of illicit gains and a permanent ban from investment advisory roles [12]. - The case has raised concerns about the inherent risks in the quantitative finance sector, emphasizing the potential for fraud when individual compensation is closely tied to model performance [12].

Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley outlines three tail risks for the Federal Reserve's September interest rate decision, emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding the potential outcomes and their implications for the market [2][3]. Interest Rate Predictions - **Rate Hike (1%)**: The first tail risk has a near-zero probability but is not entirely ruled out. A continuous rise in core CPI over three months may lead the Fed to remain cautious, although it is not expected to pose a real threat, especially if tariff attitudes soften [2]. - **Maintain Rate (4%)**: The likelihood of maintaining the current rate is low, with Powell's comments at Jackson Hole suggesting that keeping rates unchanged could have a counterproductive effect. The key factor is whether Powell leans hawkish or dovish [3]. - **Hawkish Rate Cut of 25 Basis Points (40%)**: If the Fed perceives inflation as temporary and the labor market does not pose immediate risks to the economy, there may be room for a gradual 25 basis point cut, which could erase some of the previous gains in the stock market [3]. - **Dovish Rate Cut of 25 Basis Points (47.5%)**: This scenario suggests a more significant likelihood of a 25 basis point cut if inflation remains controlled and non-farm payrolls show weakness. Market interpretation of this move could introduce new uncertainties [3]. - **Rate Cut of 50 Basis Points (7.5%)**: This extreme scenario could lead to a sell-off in the stock market if the Fed is perceived as needing to catch up with deteriorating employment conditions, particularly if non-farm payrolls turn negative [3].

美联储若于北京时间周四凌晨宣布降息，可能会为已然强劲的股市再添动力。 芝商所（CME Group）的美联储观察工具（FedWatch Tool）显示，投资者认为美联储有96%的概率降息25个基点，仅有4%的概率会更大幅地降息50个基 点。 不过，尽管市场对降息的长期反应往往向好，但短期走势可能更为震荡。 Vital Knowledge的创始人亚当·克里萨弗里（Adam Crisafulli）指出，"当前市场情绪整体偏多，但人们担忧美联储决议可能引发'卖事实'式快速回调。这也是 我们的担忧所在，不过最'痛苦'的结果将是美联储释放超鸽派信号，催生一波激进的'重价值/周期股、轻科技/动量股'风格切换。" 摩根大通交易部门周一也指出，根据美联储表态的基调，股市可能会出现波动。 摩根大通交易部门表示，当标普500指数（SPX）处于距历史高点1%的区间内，且美联储下调基准贷款利率时，该指数在接下来一年平均涨幅接近15%。 该部门还指出，这一趋势在美联储去年启动降息以来的一年间已十分明显。"自那时起，标普500指数已上涨约17%……这类回报与我们预期未来数月将出现 的'非衰退环境下美联储降息'背景相符，"摩根大通交易员表示 ...

特朗普周一呼吁SEC允许在美国上市的公司每六个月发布一次定期信息披露，而不是要求提交季度报 告。他呼应了商业团体的论点，称这一改变将削减公司成本，并使管理团队能够专注于长期目标。 尽管可能遭到一些投资者的反对，但一些分析师表示，他们预计SEC将在2027年前转向"欧式体系"，即 强制公司仅每六个月发布一次财报，不过许多大公司可能会选择坚守当前的季度财报形式。 本月，SEC发布了一份宽泛的议程，其中包含一项大致定于4月进行的、旨在使公司信息披露合理化的 项目，这为SEC启动公众咨询程序创造了一个潜在的载体。 阿特金斯还将面临一个更友好的国会和倾向于保守的法院系统，并且有更多时间来完成通常漫长的规则 制定过程，该过程要求SEC评估变革对市场效率、竞争和资本形成的影响，并征求公众意见。 乔治城大学麦克多诺商学院的金融监管专家James Angel说，"特朗普2.0政府与特朗普1.0政府非常不 同，特朗普2.0比特朗普1.0更大胆，所以我们可能真的会看到行动，"他指出了SEC对加密行业迅速而早 期的有利举动。"我认为这次的机会要大得多。" 投资者仍可能反对 当地时间周一晚间，一位SEC发言人表示，该机构正在优先处理该 ...

Group 1 - The September dot plot indicates a shift from relative concentration in June to significant divergence among FOMC members regarding interest rate paths [1] - Some officials favor lowering rates to 3.25%, while others prefer maintaining rates around 4.0%, advocating for a wait-and-see approach [1] - A new member, Stephen Miran, may support lower rates, potentially altering the committee's structure and dynamics [1] Group 2 - Predictions suggest a range of potential rate cuts, with some forecasting one cut, others two, and some even three cuts, with varying degrees of reduction [2][3] - The possibility of a 50 basis point cut is also mentioned, indicating a more aggressive approach by some members [3]