Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided regarding the industry investment rating for this specific topic in the given content. Core Viewpoints - At the July 2025 meeting, the Fed decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 4.25 - 4.5%, with dissenting votes from Bowman and Waller who supported a 25BP rate cut. Powell's hawkish stance dampened market expectations of a September rate cut [2]. - The market adjusted its September rate - cut expectations after the Fed's press conference, with short - term interest rates rising significantly, the US dollar continuing to strengthen, and the US stock market under pressure. As of 4:30 Beijing time, the 2Y and 10Y US Treasury yields rose 6.8BP and 2.8BP respectively compared to before the meeting, the US dollar index rose 0.6% to around 100 points, and the S&P 500 fell 0.4% at the close [2]. - There is no high certainty of a September rate cut by the Fed. If the unemployment rate remains stable or rises slightly in the next two months, the Fed may keep the interest rate unchanged to wait for the longer - term impact of tariffs. The delay in tariff transfer to consumers may imply consumer weakness [2]. - Regarding US Treasury yields, if inflation does not rise significantly in the next two months, the bond market opportunities will increase in the fourth quarter; if inflation rises significantly, US Treasury yields may rise further. Short - term, it is recommended to maintain a relatively short duration [2]. - For the US dollar index, short - term short - covering may bring some upward space. The view that the US dollar index will operate in the 95 - 105 range is maintained [2]. Summary by Related Content Fed Meeting Decision - In the July 2025 meeting, the Fed kept the policy rate at 4.25 - 4.5%. Bowman and Waller voted against, supporting a 25BP rate cut this month [2]. Powell's Stance - Powell's stance was hawkish, not pre - setting expectations for the September policy decision. He adheres to data - dependence. In terms of inflation, he aims to prevent one - time price increases from turning into persistent inflation and hopes to maintain a moderately restrictive monetary policy. He believes the impact of tariffs on inflation is in the early stage and the transfer to consumers may be slower than expected [2]. - Regarding employment, he thinks the job market is relatively stable despite some downside risks. In terms of economic growth, he admits the overall economic growth has slowed, and the large fluctuations in net exports may affect consumer spending, making it difficult to interpret some signals. He also believes consumers' credit conditions are good despite the slowdown in consumption growth [2]. Market Reaction - After the Fed's press conference, the market lowered its September rate - cut expectations. Short - term interest rates rose significantly, the US dollar continued to strengthen, and the US stock market was under pressure. As of 4:30 Beijing time, the 2Y and 10Y US Treasury yields rose 6.8BP and 2.8BP respectively compared to before the meeting, the US dollar index rose 0.6% to around 100 points, and the S&P 500 fell 0.4% at the close [2]. Outlook for September Fed Meeting - There is no high certainty of a September rate cut. If the unemployment rate remains stable or rises slightly in the next two months, the Fed may keep the interest rate unchanged to wait for the longer - term impact of tariffs. The delay in tariff transfer to consumers may imply consumer weakness [2]. US Treasury Yields Outlook - If inflation does not rise significantly in the next two months, the bond market opportunities will increase in the fourth quarter; if inflation rises significantly, US Treasury yields may rise further. Short - term, it is recommended to maintain a relatively short duration, and the downward revision of rate - cut expectations provides some allocation opportunities [2]. US Dollar Index Outlook - After the US - EU trade agreement, the US dollar index has risen. Short - term short - covering may bring some upward space. The view that the US dollar index will operate in the 95 - 105 range is maintained [2].
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Ping An Securities·2025-07-31 09:14