美股新高再次近在咫尺，除了美联储还需要看这个因素

Economic Outlook - The U.S. stock market continues its rebound, supported by a series of economic data that maintain high expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut next week [1][9] - Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased by 0.3% month-on-month in September, indicating a slowdown in economic momentum due to a weak labor market and rising living costs [3][12] - The core PCE price index rose by 0.1 percentage points to 2.8% year-on-year, the highest since April 2024, reflecting inflationary pressures [3][12] Labor Market Insights - Initial jobless claims fell to the lowest level in over three years, alleviating concerns about a sharp deterioration in the labor market [3][12] - The ADP employment report showed the largest decline in private sector employment in two and a half years, indicating mixed signals in the job market [3][12] Consumer Sentiment - Consumer pessimism has slightly eased, attributed to improved expectations for the economic outlook, although evaluations of the durable goods purchasing environment remain at historical lows [4][13] - Actual disposable income is expected to rebound quickly, potentially driving consumer spending growth of over 2% in 2026 [4][13] Federal Reserve Expectations - The market anticipates an 87.2% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in its upcoming meeting [5][13] - The Federal Reserve's focus on the weak labor market and moderate inflation pressures may reinforce the rationale for a rate cut [5][14] Market Volatility - The stock market indices recorded gains, with the Dow Jones up 0.5%, Nasdaq up 0.9%, and S&P 500 up 0.3%, as expectations for a rate cut grew [6][15] - The energy and technology sectors led the gains, while utilities and healthcare sectors experienced declines [6][15] Oracle's Earnings Impact - Oracle's upcoming earnings report is seen as a potential catalyst for market sentiment, particularly in the AI sector, amid concerns over excessive investment and rising debt levels [8][17] - The performance of Oracle could either alleviate or exacerbate investor concerns regarding AI spending, influencing overall market sentiment [8][17]