鲍威尔“放鹰”打压9月降息预期 美债、新兴市场货币下跌

Core Viewpoint - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell downplayed expectations for a rate cut in September, leading to declines in U.S. Treasury prices and emerging market currencies [1][2][9] Group 1: Federal Reserve and Interest Rates - Powell emphasized the need for patience given the strong U.S. labor market and inflation above target levels [1] - The likelihood of a rate cut in September is now only 40%, while October's probability has risen to 80% [1] - Powell's hawkish comments led to a 7 basis point increase in the two-year U.S. Treasury yield, and the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index reached a two-month high [2][3] Group 2: Market Reactions - Investors reacted negatively to Powell's statements, with a sell-off in U.S. Treasuries intensifying as he noted the labor market is "in balance" [2][6] - Emerging market currencies fell, with the MSCI Emerging Markets Currency Index down 0.1%, marking its fourth consecutive decline [9][12] - The market anticipates that a delay in rate cuts could strengthen the dollar and weaken emerging market currencies [9][12] Group 3: Economic Indicators - Recent data showed that private sector employment in July exceeded economists' expectations, contributing to a perception of a strong economy [6] - Preliminary data indicated that the U.S. GDP grew at an annualized rate of 3% in the second quarter, surpassing market expectations [6] - The U.S. Treasury announced it would maintain its debt auction size but increase the frequency of repurchase operations to enhance liquidity for long-term bonds [7]