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Group 1: Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Decision - Powell's speech at Jackson Hole hinted at a possible rate cut in September, leading to a surge in market expectations for a 25 basis point cut from 75% to 91.5% [3] - The U.S. economy is showing mixed signals, with July non-farm payrolls adding only 35,000 jobs, significantly below expectations, and the unemployment rate rising to 4.2% [3] - Powell emphasized the rising risks in the labor market and described tariff impacts as "one-time" factors that would not sustain inflation [3][5] Group 2: Market Reactions - Following Powell's remarks, the Dow Jones surged by 600 points, with all three major U.S. stock indices rising over 1% [3] - The S&P 500 index historically rebounded by 24% after the 2024 rate cut, indicating a strong correlation between rate cuts and stock market performance [7] - Technology stocks, particularly Microsoft and Meta, saw significant post-market gains of 8% to 11% due to their AI business prospects [7] Group 3: Bond Market Impact - The bond market reacted swiftly, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield dropping to 4.256%, leading to a rise in bond prices, especially for long-term bonds [9] - Historical context shows that during the 2008 crisis, bond prices surged following rate cuts, although prolonged low rates may lead to reduced future returns [9] Group 4: Gold and Currency Movements - Gold prices increased to $3,370 per ounce, rising by 1% after Powell's speech, as lower interest rates diminish the opportunity cost of holding gold [11] - The weakening dollar post-rate cut typically benefits emerging markets, with the Chinese yuan appreciating from 7.1 to 6.8 following the 2024 rate cut [13] Group 5: Economic Outlook - Rate cuts are expected to stimulate borrowing and economic activity, but the 2025 context is complicated by tariffs pushing inflation and a weak labor market [15] - Positive effects include increased consumption and investment, while negative implications could arise if inflation exceeds control, necessitating future tightening [15]