国际金融市场早知道：8月25日

Group 1 - The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a national security investigation into imported wind turbines and their components, proposing a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum content, effective from August 13 [1] - Due to the U.S. cancellation of the low-value package tax exemption policy, postal companies from Germany, France, Italy, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Norway, and India announced a suspension of package shipments to the U.S., effective from August 29 [1] - President Trump stated that Intel has agreed to a deal with the government to relinquish 10% of its shares [2] Group 2 - Federal Reserve Chairman Powell hinted at a possible interest rate cut in September, although there are significant disagreements among decision-makers regarding this choice [2] - Fed officials, including Harker and Collins, expressed concerns about rising inflation and unemployment, advocating for a cautious approach to rate cuts [2][3] - The Fed's Goolsbee noted that economic data is mixed, with persistent inflation risks, and emphasized the need for more data before making decisions [2] Group 3 - Japan's central bank governor indicated that unless there is a major negative demand shock, the labor market is expected to remain tight, pushing up wages [3] - German Chancellor Merz acknowledged that resolving Germany's economic challenges is more difficult than anticipated, citing high energy costs and U.S. trade tariffs as contributing factors to a "structural crisis" [3] - Australia's government announced measures to accelerate housing construction, including simplifying approval processes and lowering investment thresholds for pension funds [3]