“合适”的美国CPI数据推动美股再创历史新高

Group 1 - The overall CPI data for July in the U.S. was lower than expected, shifting market focus from "whether to cut rates" to "how much to cut rates" in the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting in September [1][5] - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices reached historical highs, with the S&P 500 index and Nasdaq index rising over 1% on August 12 [1][8] - Market expectations indicate a 94% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut in September, up from 84% prior to the CPI data release [5] Group 2 - The July CPI year-on-year growth rate remained stable at 2.7%, below the market expectation of 2.8%, while the core CPI rose to 3.1%, marking a six-month high [2][4] - Core service inflation remained unchanged at 3.6%, driven by increases in medical and transportation services [2][4] - The prices of goods more closely related to tariffs, such as clothing and furniture, showed a decline, indicating a potential easing of tariff impacts on retail [3][4] Group 3 - The Federal Reserve's internal divisions may widen following the CPI data release, with some officials softening their stance on future policy paths [5][7] - The upcoming Jackson Hole global central bank meeting may provide insights into the Fed's direction, particularly regarding labor market risks [7] - The market's inflation expectations are gradually decreasing, providing ample room for potential rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [9] Group 4 - The U.S. stock market has been on an upward trend, with significant contributions from technology and financial sectors, as investors adjust their valuation expectations in a potential rate-cut environment [8][9] - The rise in stock prices has been heavily reliant on a few large technology companies, which have contributed nearly 80% of the S&P 500 index's returns, indicating a structural risk in the market [9]