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路透社:受关税政策影响 美国6月份商业活动放缓通胀压力加剧

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that U.S. business activity has slightly slowed down in June due to significant tariffs imposed by the White House on imported goods, leading to increased costs and prices, which may accelerate inflation in the second half of the year [1] - The S&P Global reported that the U.S. Composite PMI output index fell from 53.0 in May to 52.8 in June, suggesting a slowdown in economic output from the private sector [1] - The Services PMI preliminary value decreased from 53.7 in May to 53.1, and the new orders index dropped from 53.0 to 52.3, indicating weakened market demand growth [1] Group 2 - Inflationary pressures have intensified, with manufacturers' input cost pressures rising sharply, as the price index surged to 70.0, the highest since July 2022, up from 64.6 in May [1] - Nearly two-thirds of manufacturers reported rising costs attributed to tariffs, which are being passed on to consumers, keeping the price indicators for goods and services elevated [1] - The manufacturers' price index jumped from 59.7 in May to 64.5, marking the highest level since July 2022 [1] Group 3 - Economists widely expect U.S. inflation rates to soar starting in June, with tariff policy uncertainties exacerbating the risks of rising inflation and sluggish economic growth, potentially leading to stagflation [2] - The rise in inflation expectations has led the Federal Reserve to pause its interest rate cut cycle, maintaining the benchmark overnight rate at 4.25%-4.50% [2] - Federal Reserve Chairman Powell indicated that future inflation is expected to be "notable" [2]