美联储下周有望开启降息周期 市场聚焦10年期美债收益率走向

Group 1: Federal Reserve and Interest Rates - The market anticipates a new round of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve as the upcoming meeting approaches, with a focus on the performance of the 10-year Treasury yield as a key indicator of monetary policy easing and inflation expectations [1][2] - Morgan Stanley strategist Phil Camporeale indicates that the current labor market is in a "stagnation" state, which supports the case for lower federal funds rates to provide more "breathing space" for the job market [1] - The 10-year Treasury yield has slightly increased to 4.058%, which is crucial as it influences mortgage rates and corporate borrowing costs; a rise in this yield could counteract the stimulative effects of lower short-term rates [1] Group 2: Inflation and Consumer Confidence - The University of Michigan's September consumer confidence preliminary survey shows a decline in consumer confidence, while long-term inflation expectations have risen to 3.9%, still below April's 4.4% [2] - The latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.9% year-on-year in August, with core CPI increasing by 3.1% [2] - Pimco's Chief Investment Officer Mohit Mittal suggests that despite inflation being above the Fed's 2% target, the weakening labor market makes a rate cut a prudent move [2] Group 3: Market Expectations and Economic Projections - CME FedWatch tool shows traders expect the Fed to cut rates by 25 basis points in each of the remaining three meetings this year, potentially lowering the federal funds rate to a range of 3.50%-3.75% by year-end [3] - Mittal forecasts that U.S. inflation will decline to about 3% by the end of 2025 and further to 2.5% by the end of 2026, indicating confidence in the Fed's ability to manage inflation [3] - Camporeale predicts a 1% real GDP growth in 2025 and approximately 2% in 2026, suggesting that the Fed may continue to cut rates in a stable economic environment [3] Group 4: Stock Market Performance - U.S. stock market performance was mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite Index rising by 0.44% to reach a new all-time high, while the S&P 500 Index fell slightly by 0.05% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 0.59% [4] - All three major indices recorded weekly gains, with the S&P 500 Index just shy of its historical high set on Thursday [4]