Macroeconomic Overview - In July, US service sector activity unexpectedly cooled, with tariffs showing their impact, while prices accelerated and employment continued to shrink [1] - The ISM non-manufacturing index for July recorded 50.1%, below the expected 51.5% and the previous value of 50.8% [1] - The import index fell to 45.9%, down 5.8 percentage points from the previous value, becoming the largest drag on the index [1] - Factors contributing to the decline in imports include a stabilization of prior import demand and rising costs due to tariffs, leading companies to reduce imports to cut costs [1] - Price increases are accelerating, raising concerns about stagflation as employment continues to contract [1] Index Performance - For the week of August 4-8, the S&P Oil & Gas Index fell by 0.55%, while the Nasdaq 100 Index rose by 3.73% and the S&P 500 Index increased by 2.43% [2] - Among the 11 sectors covered by the S&P 500, 8 sectors saw gains, with Information Technology leading at 4.27% and Energy lagging at -0.98% [2] Investment Direction - US stocks rebounded last week, with the July ISM PMI falling short of expectations, fueling ongoing interest rate cut expectations following significant employment data shocks [3] - Approximately 90% of S&P 500 companies have reported Q2 earnings, with 76% exceeding market expectations, compared to 73% in Q1, indicating relative economic stability in Q2 [3] - Market expectations for rate cuts have risen, with CME data showing an increase compared to the previous week, as the market anticipates cuts starting in September [3] - Concerns about recession have emerged following significant downward revisions to July non-farm data, while tariff uncertainties may lead to market volatility [3] - The Bosera S&P 500 ETF (513500) is highlighted as a cost-effective investment tool for domestic investors to capture US stock growth [3]
上周美股反弹,市场降息预期继续上升
Xin Lang Ji Jin·2025-08-13 08:42