【百利好议息专题】降息路径清晰 回调就是良机

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve has officially initiated a rate-cutting cycle by lowering the benchmark interest rate from 4.25% to 4%, with a potential for three total cuts this year [1] - The latest dot plot indicates that most committee members expect two more 25 basis point cuts in the remaining meetings of the year, suggesting a long-term downward trend in interest rates [3] - Market expectations show a high probability of rate cuts, with an 87.7% chance of a 25 basis point cut in October and an 81.6% chance of cumulative cuts of 50 basis points by December [5] Group 2 - Fed Chair Powell emphasized a gradual approach to rate cuts, indicating a balance between employment and inflation risks, with an expected unemployment rate of 4.5% and a PCE inflation rate of 3% this year [6] - Continuous rate cuts may lead to rapid capital outflows from the U.S., putting pressure on the historically high U.S. stock indices, which could prompt the U.S. to implement measures to slow down this outflow [8] - The decline in interest rates reduces the cost of holding gold, coupled with increased demand for safe-haven assets, suggesting a strong long-term outlook for gold prices, potentially reaching $4,000 [8]