Morgan Stanley(US:MS) Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-09-14 13:02Group 1 - The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, marking the first rate cut since December 2024, with a total expected reduction of 75 basis points for the year [2][3] - Economic indicators, including inflation driven by tariff policies and a weakening labor market, have prompted discussions among institutional investors regarding global asset allocation strategies [2][3] - Concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve have arisen, particularly in light of political pressures from President Trump, which could impact long-term market stability and investor confidence [3][4] Group 2 - Gold prices have surged recently, driven by fears regarding U.S. fiscal sustainability and the independence of the Federal Reserve, with a year-to-date increase of nearly 35% [5] - Institutional investors are increasingly turning to gold as a hedge against political risks affecting monetary policy, with significant demand for gold ETFs and mining stocks [5] - The weakening U.S. dollar and potential for accelerated foreign capital inflow into Chinese equities are anticipated as the Fed's rate cuts may lead to a global capital rebalancing [6][7]