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Economic Overview - The U.S. economy is under significant pressure, facing high national debt, elevated unemployment rates, and rising prices, leading to speculation about an impending interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve [1] - On September 18, the Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point cut in the federal funds rate to a range of 4.00%-4.25%, marking the first rate cut since January of this year [1] Federal Reserve Actions - During the meeting, all 11 voting members supported the rate cut, with only the newly appointed member advocating for a 50 basis point reduction [3] - Fed Chairman Jerome Powell described the rate cut as a "risk management" measure aimed at addressing downward pressure on the U.S. job market, as August's non-farm payrolls added only 22,000 jobs, significantly below the expected 75,000, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, the highest in nearly four years [3] Market Reactions - The rate cut signals a preemptive response to the U.S. economic downturn, with implications for global asset prices, capital flows, and monetary policy rhythms in other countries, particularly affecting the Chinese A-share market [5] - The consensus within the Federal Reserve indicates a stronger agreement on further rate cuts, with the number of members supporting three cuts this year increasing from 2 to 9 since June 2024 [6] Capital Flows and A-share Market - The A-share market is expected to benefit from the rebalancing of global capital, with passive fund inflows from Northbound capital reaching $3.684 billion in August, a significant increase from $313 million in July [8] - Although active funds are still experiencing outflows, the scale of these outflows has narrowed considerably, indicating a growing attractiveness of RMB assets [8] Policy Measures in China - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has introduced a series of measures in collaboration with the China Securities Regulatory Commission and the Financial Regulatory Bureau, including rate cuts and adjustments to mortgage policies, signaling a commitment to stabilize market expectations [9] - The PBOC's recent actions provide more flexibility in monetary policy, especially following the Fed's rate cut, which could further support the A-share market [9] Export and Manufacturing Outlook - China's exports grew by 12.3% in March, although this rate fell to 4.4% in August, maintaining a medium-speed growth trend, which is crucial for stabilizing growth [11] - The global trend of interest rate cuts is expected to improve the external demand environment, supporting the profitability outlook for Chinese manufacturing in the coming months [11] Sector-Specific Insights - The non-ferrous metals sector is benefiting from a weaker dollar and heightened risk aversion, with prices for gold and copper continuing to rise [13] - The brokerage sector is seeing improved profitability due to increased market trading activity, while sectors like computing hardware, robotics, and solid-state batteries are performing well under the dual drivers of policy support and liquidity [14]