美债遭到狙击，美联储将做出最后一个决定，中美是否能回到过去？

Group 1 - The global market has been unstable since October last year, with the ten-year Treasury yield rising from 3.8% to 4.1% despite the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts [1] - The total federal debt has exceeded $35 trillion, raising concerns about the sustainability of U.S. fiscal policy [1] - Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) announced a reduction in long-term U.S. Treasury holdings and shifted investments to UK and Australian bonds, reflecting a broader trend among Wall Street firms [3] Group 2 - The U.S. federal deficit is projected to grow significantly, reaching $1.7 trillion for the fiscal year 2024, increasing the risk associated with long-term bonds [3] - In November, a $20 billion auction of 20-year bonds saw a bid-to-cover ratio of only 2.46, below the average of 2.6, indicating weak demand [5] - Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries have decreased, with China reducing its holdings to $800 billion and Japan and the EU also slowing their purchases [5] Group 3 - The Nasdaq index is heavily reliant on companies like Google and Tesla, while the Dow Jones has seen a decline of 3.2% over seven consecutive days [7] - The correlation between economic growth and debt is strong, with a projected GDP growth of 2.5% in 2024 largely dependent on federal spending [7] - Following PIMCO's reduction in holdings, bond volatility (VIX) increased by 15%, with investors shifting towards gold and euro-denominated bonds [7] Group 4 - The Federal Reserve is expected to add $1.6 trillion in new debt in 2024, with 40% of this being absorbed by domestic institutions [9] - The Fed's meeting in December is anticipated to result in at least a 25 basis point rate cut to alleviate borrowing costs [9] - Current economic indicators show an employment rate of 4.2% and a core PCE inflation rate of 2.8%, exceeding the 2% target [9] Group 5 - The Federal Reserve adjusted the federal funds rate to a range of 4.25% to 4.5%, marking the third rate cut of the year [11] - There was dissent from Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester, who expressed concerns about potential inflation rebound [11] - The Fed also modified its balance sheet policy, reducing the monthly limit on Treasury redemptions starting in April 2025 [11] Group 6 - The yield on 20-year bonds reached 5.047% in November, with a bid-to-cover ratio hitting a new low for the month [13] - After the Fed's decision, the ten-year yield dropped to 4.06%, stabilizing the auction process [13] - The exchange rate dynamics have influenced inflation, with the Chinese yuan depreciating by 15% in 2023, affecting U.S. import costs [13] Group 7 - The U.S. debt situation has become increasingly problematic since Trump's presidency, with the debt reaching $36.22 trillion at the time of his inauguration [15] - The demand for 20-year bonds remains low, with primary dealers holding 25% of the shares and foreign investors at 69% [15] - To stabilize the market, Trump initiated economic discussions with China, although there is currently no annual review agreement in place [15]