降息疑云之下，美股如何演绎？

Group 1 - The core point of the article is that the U.S. non-farm payrolls increased by 119,000 in September, significantly exceeding expectations of 52,000, while the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.4%, the highest level since October 2021 [1][19][24] - The average hourly wage increased by 0.2% month-on-month and 3.8% year-on-year, with expectations of 0.3% and 3.7% respectively [19][24] - The non-farm report is interpreted by investors as neutral to weak, leading to a rise in the probability of a 25 basis point rate cut in December from 39% to 71% [1][24] Group 2 - The current economic conditions suggest that the urgency for a rate cut in December is not strong, as inflation remains moderately rising and the risk of a significant downturn in the job market is low [3][32][38] - Historical analysis indicates that "soft landing" rate cuts typically range from 75 to 100 basis points, and with no clear signs of recession, the Federal Reserve may pause rate cuts in the short term [3][38][40] - There are internal divisions among Federal Reserve officials regarding the direction of monetary policy, with some supporting a rate cut in December [3][40] Group 3 - The U.S. stock market is expected to experience a rebound in the short term as recent concerns over AI bubbles, liquidity tightening, and macroeconomic uncertainties have largely dissipated [9][43] - The current economic landscape features both "K-shaped" and "Goldilocks" economic conditions, which historically have not negatively impacted stock market performance [12][49][52] - The health of corporate balance sheets remains acceptable, with only Oracle showing high leverage, alleviating concerns over debt risks [45] Group 4 - The liquidity situation in the U.S. has improved significantly following the government reopening, which has alleviated previous concerns about dollar liquidity [47] - The recent non-farm payroll data has shifted expectations regarding interest rate cuts, with the market now anticipating a more favorable environment for risk assets [49][55] - The focus for investors should remain on sectors with strong alpha potential, particularly in AI sub-sectors, while also considering potential rotations into healthcare, which has seen recent inflows [18][55]