9月降息稳了？美财长贝森特：可能从50个基点开始

Group 1 - The likelihood of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September has reached 100%, with expectations for a 50 basis point cut rather than the traditional 25 basis points due to weak employment data [1][2] - Major financial institutions, including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, have adjusted their forecasts, moving the timeline for the Fed's first rate cut to September, with a probability of a total cut of 75 basis points for the year exceeding 50% [2] - The recent employment report showed a downward revision of over 250,000 jobs compared to earlier estimates, reinforcing the argument for a significant rate cut [2] Group 2 - The market is now focused on the upcoming retail sales data, which is expected to show a month-on-month increase of 0.5% for July, down 0.1 percentage points from June [3] - The retail sales figures will serve as a critical indicator for assessing the resilience of the U.S. economy, with any disappointing data potentially increasing pressure for a shift in monetary policy [3] Group 3 - The list of potential successors to current Fed Chair Jerome Powell has expanded to 11 candidates, indicating ongoing considerations within the Trump administration for leadership changes at the Fed [4][5] - Notable candidates include Fed Vice Chair Jefferson, Vice Chair for Supervision Bowman, and Dallas Fed President Logan, among others [5] - Recent comments from Fed policymakers suggest a shift towards a more dovish stance, with some members indicating support for rate cuts due to concerns over employment and economic conditions [5][6] Group 4 - Economic analysts suggest that the Fed's decision in September will depend on further labor market weakness and moderate inflation related to tariffs [6] - Current economic conditions are compared to last year's pre-rate cut environment, with signs of cooling in the economy and potential job market pressures [6] - The complexity of the current economic environment, influenced by tariff-related price increases, may lead the Fed to adopt a preemptive rate cut strategy if labor market conditions continue to deteriorate [6]