美经济指标连跌触发衰退信号，股市虚涨难掩下行风险

Economic Indicators - The Conference Board reported that the Leading Economic Index (LEI) in the U.S. has declined for six consecutive months, with a 0.1% decrease in May, reaching 99.0 points, following a downward revision of a 1.4% drop in April [1][3] - The decline in LEI is attributed to multiple negative factors, including low consumer confidence, weak new orders, an increase in initial jobless claims, and a reduction in building permits [3][5] Market Reactions - Despite a temporary rebound in the stock market due to tariff rollbacks by Trump, the underlying weakness in the real economy remains evident, indicating that the stock market's performance is misleading [3][5] - The U.S. stock market showed mixed results, with the Dow Jones slightly up while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both fell, reflecting investor uncertainty about future economic conditions [7] Economic Outlook - The Conference Board predicts a significant slowdown in U.S. GDP growth to 1.6% by 2025, warning that ongoing tariff policies could exert further downward pressure by 2026 [3][5] - The current economic indicators suggest a systemic weakening of economic momentum rather than a short-term adjustment, with manufacturing orders declining and labor market loosening indicating a cautious outlook from businesses [5] Global Implications - The deterioration of U.S. economic indicators may signal the onset of a new wave of global turmoil, affecting emerging markets through capital outflows, currency pressures, and financial market volatility [8] - The interconnectedness of global supply chains means that demand weakness and rising financing costs will also impact manufacturing across the Eurasian continent [8]