Amazon(US:AMZN) Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-11-02 00:17Group 1 - The Federal Reserve decided to lower the federal funds rate by 25 basis points, aligning with market expectations, but indicated that further rate cuts in December are not guaranteed [2] - The current federal funds rate is in the range of 3% to 4%, which is close to the neutral rate estimated by the committee members [2] - There are concerns regarding the labor market, with signs of a slowdown complicating the economic outlook [2] Group 2 - The decline in the U.S. labor market is attributed to a significant drop in labor supply, including a decrease in labor force participation and reduced immigration [3] - High-tech companies, including Amazon, are laying off employees or reducing hiring, raising questions about the impact of AI investments on the labor market [3][4] - Amazon plans to automate 75% of its operations by 2033, potentially avoiding the hiring of over 600,000 employees, which could have profound effects on blue-collar employment [3][4] Group 3 - The technology sector is experiencing significant layoffs, with major companies like Microsoft, Meta, Google, and Intel announcing large-scale job cuts due to increased efficiency from generative AI [4] - The Federal Reserve is closely monitoring the potential impact of AI on employment growth, although initial unemployment claims have not yet shown significant changes [4][5] - Some analysts believe that the current downturn in non-farm employment data is not directly related to the rise of AI investments, as AI's penetration in various industries remains low [5]