连平：美联储第二阶段降息对国际资本市场的影响｜国庆大咖谈

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve announced a 0.25 percentage point interest rate cut, bringing the federal funds target rate to a range of 4% to 4.25%, marking the beginning of the second phase of rate cuts aimed at preventing potential economic and financial risks [1] - The Fed is expected to continue with moderate rate cuts in the remaining quarter of the year, potentially implementing 1-2 more cuts, depending on economic growth and inflation trends [1] - Typically, Fed rate cuts are favorable for the stock market, enhancing financing availability and reducing corporate financing costs, but the positive impact of this round of cuts on global markets should not be overestimated [1] Group 2 - There has been significant capital outflow from the U.S. stock market, with U.S. long-term equity mutual funds experiencing a net outflow of approximately $259 billion in the first half of the year, and a record outflow of $357.4 billion in July [2] - The outflow of funds from U.S. equities is primarily directed towards U.S. bond and money markets, indicating a shift from higher-risk equity assets to more stable investments [3] - Despite the outflow from U.S. stocks, global equity funds outside the U.S. saw a modest inflow of $13.6 billion in July, the highest since December 2021, but still relatively limited in absolute terms [2][3] Group 3 - Asian and European markets have attracted some of the capital flowing out of the U.S. stock market, with foreign investment in China's domestic stocks and funds increasing by $10.1 billion in the first half of 2025, reversing a two-year trend of net selling [3] - European markets, including Germany, Spain, and Italy, have seen double-digit gains this year, driven by foreign capital inflows and monetary easing [3] - The current outflow from U.S. equities is characterized as "asset allocation rebalancing," reflecting investor concerns over the U.S. economy and a preference for safer assets rather than a loss of confidence in the long-term trend of U.S. stocks [4] Group 4 - While global markets outside the U.S. have gained some attractiveness, the scale of capital inflow remains limited, primarily reflecting structural opportunities rather than a significant shift in investor sentiment [4] - Future capital flows will depend on the development of domestic demand in China and the overall economic conditions in Europe and Japan, which are expected to benefit from the Fed's moderate rate cut strategy [4] - A potential large-scale outflow of capital could occur if the Fed is forced to tighten monetary policy due to rising inflation, which could negatively impact emerging markets with high external debt [5]