2025年杰克逊霍尔年会点评：美联储或九月降息，但或不是连续降息

Group 1: Jackson Hole Conference Insights - The Jackson Hole Economic Symposium is an annual event held by the Kansas Federal Reserve, where central bank leaders discuss monetary policy adjustments[2] - Powell's recent speech indicated a shift towards a dovish stance, suggesting a potential interest rate cut in September due to increasing employment risks[3][11] Group 2: Economic Indicators and Risks - Employment risks are rising, with a peculiar balance in the labor market due to significant supply-demand slowdown, potentially leading to increased layoffs and unemployment[3][12] - The likelihood of tariffs causing sustained inflation is deemed low, with current price impacts expected to be temporary[3][12] Group 3: Interest Rate Projections - Following Powell's speech, the probability of a September rate cut increased from 72% to 81.3%, with the average expected cuts for the year rising from 1.91 to 2.18 times[4][14] - The current policy rate appears slightly ahead of estimated levels, indicating that any rate cuts may be more preventive rather than recession-driven[4][14] Group 4: Market Reactions and Framework Adjustments - In a preventive rate cut scenario, U.S. stock indices typically rise, supported by resilient earnings, while long-term U.S. Treasury yields are likely to decline[5][19] - The Fed is shifting from an average inflation targeting framework to a flexible inflation targeting approach, allowing for more adaptability in response to economic conditions[6][20][25]