美股上周继续反弹，关税预期下企业“抢进口”或拖累美国经济增长

Macroeconomic Overview - The US GDP growth rate for Q1 2025 is -0.3%, below the expected -0.2% and significantly lower than the previous quarter's 2.5% [1] - Consumer spending, inventory changes, and fixed investment contributed positively to GDP growth, while government spending and net exports were negative factors [1] - Consumer prices increased while consumption volume decreased, with durable goods consumption affected by the seasonal decline in automotive sales, although service consumption remained resilient [1] - Residential investment growth rate declined year-on-year, while investment in computer equipment surged, boosting overall private fixed investment [1] - Wholesale inventory levels increased significantly, including upstream resources like oil and consumer goods such as furniture and clothing [1] - Trade deficit widened significantly due to increased imports of precious metals and chemicals, while mechanical and electronic imports also rose [1] Employment Data - The US added 177,000 jobs in April, exceeding the expected 138,000 [1] - The education and healthcare sectors showed the largest job growth, while transportation and warehousing sectors experienced increased demand due to trade policy uncertainties [1] - The labor participation rate increased, which may exert upward pressure on the unemployment rate, but the unemployment rate remained stable at 4.2% [1] Consumer Income and Spending - In March, US personal disposable income growth rate fell by 0.1 percentage points to 4.1%, while personal consumption expenditure growth rate also decreased by 0.1 percentage points to 5.6% [2] - The PCE price index year-on-year growth rate fell by 0.4 percentage points to 2.3%, and the core PCE growth rate decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 2.7% [2] Market Performance - For the week of April 28 to May 2, the S&P Oil & Gas Index rose by 1.39%, the Nasdaq 100 Index increased by 3.45%, and the S&P 500 Index grew by 2.92% [3] - Out of the 11 sectors covered by the S&P 500, 10 sectors saw gains, with the industrial sector leading at 4.32%, while the energy sector declined by 0.65% [3] Investment Direction - US stocks continued to rebound, with expectations around Trump's tariff policies impacting economic growth [5] - Stronger-than-expected non-farm payroll data indicates resilience in the US economy, alongside signs of easing in US-China trade tensions [5] - As of now, 71% of S&P 500 companies have reported Q1 earnings, with 69% exceeding expectations, slightly below the previous quarters' average of 75% [5] - Market expectations for interest rate cuts have decreased, with the probability of a May rate cut falling to 2% and potential cuts starting in July [5]