Group 1 - BlackRock raised the rating of US long-term government bonds from "underweight" to "neutral" due to investor expectations of a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week [1] - The adjustment reflects a tactical investment stance for the next 6 to 12 months, ending a long-term "underweight" strategy [1] - As of Monday's close, the yield on the US 10-year Treasury bond fell by 2.3 basis points to 4.034%, marking a four-week decline, although still above last September's low [1] Group 2 - The CME FedWatch tool indicates that investors expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates by 25 basis points, adjusting the rate range to 4% - 4.25% [1] - BlackRock downgraded its short-term US Treasury investment stance from "overweight" to "neutral" in response to the anticipated rate cut [1] - The labor market's weakness provides a basis for the rate cut, which could alleviate inflationary pressures, although the current macroeconomic outlook remains "cloudy" with core inflation above target [1] Group 3 - Despite inflation risks, BlackRock maintains a "risk-on" stance, believing that US growth is slowing but resilient, and corporate earnings will remain robust [1] - The anticipated rate cut is expected to support US equities, particularly benefiting growth-oriented themes [1] - BlackRock's long-term strategic allocation remains "underweight" in long-term government bonds, favoring inflation-linked bonds instead [1] Group 4 - The company noted that future macro scenarios could vary; if the labor market remains weak, rate cuts may not alleviate pressure on risk assets, while a rebound in hiring could lead to rising inflation [1] - On the same day, the three major US stock indices closed higher, with the S&P and Nasdaq indices reaching all-time highs [1] - BlackRock views the Federal Reserve's policy decision this week as a significant turning point for global markets, with the potential rate cut supporting US stocks and long-term US Treasuries, while cautioning against rising inflation risks [1]
贝莱德:上调长期美债评级,警惕通胀抬头风险
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-16 01:12