91万就业岗位“蒸发”，美联储下周“豪赌”50基点降息？

Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates next week, with debates intensifying over whether the reduction will be 25 or 50 basis points, influenced by economic data and political pressures [1][3][21] Economic Data - Recent economic indicators show a weakening labor market, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.3%, the highest in nearly four years, and a significant downward revision of 919,000 in projected non-farm payrolls for 2024-2025 [2][3] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) unexpectedly turned negative in August, marking the first decline in four months [2] Predictions on Rate Cuts - Standard Chartered has revised its forecast from a 25 basis point cut to a 50 basis point cut, citing a rapid shift in the labor market from robust to weak [5] - Various institutions have differing predictions, with some, like Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank, suggesting that the August employment report does not warrant a 50 basis point cut, while acknowledging the possibility of consecutive cuts [5][6] Political Influences - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell faces political pressure from the Trump administration, which has been vocal about the need for significant rate cuts [10][11] - Analysts suggest that a 50 basis point cut could be seen as a political statement of loyalty to Trump, rather than purely an economic decision [10] Historical Context - Historical data indicates that every time the Federal Reserve has initiated a rate cut cycle with a 50 basis point reduction since 1987, it has been followed by an economic recession [12] - The potential for a 50 basis point cut raises concerns about signaling a severe economic downturn, which could lead to market panic [12][13] Market Reactions - The market is currently pricing in a 90% probability of a 25 basis point cut and a 10% probability of a 50 basis point cut [7] - The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting is anticipated to have significant implications for global financial markets, affecting stocks, bonds, currencies, and commodities [21]