9月降息的确定性与年内降息的变数

Group 1: Monetary Policy Outlook - The Jackson Hole meeting indicated a shift towards a dovish stance, lowering the threshold for a rate cut in September[1] - Powell highlighted a significant slowdown in job growth, with an average of only 35,000 non-farm jobs added over the past three months, compared to 168,000 per month in 2024[1] - The current policy rate is between 4.25% and 4.5%, above the neutral rate of 3%, suggesting a need for adjustment in monetary policy[1] Group 2: Economic Indicators - The GDP growth rate for the first half of 2025 is only 1.2%, significantly lower than the 2.5% growth rate in 2024[1] - Powell noted that inflation risks from tariffs are likely to be one-time events rather than persistent, as the labor market is weak and long-term inflation expectations remain anchored[1] - The market currently prices in an expectation of 2.2 rate cuts for the year, which may be overly optimistic given the upcoming economic data releases[3] Group 3: Future Projections - In an optimistic scenario, the expectation is for rate cuts in September and December, with a total reduction of no more than 50 basis points for the year[5] - By May 2026, with a new Fed chair, the monetary policy is expected to become more accommodative, with projections of 4 to 6 rate cuts next year under different scenarios[5] - Following the September FOMC meeting, market expectations for rate cuts in 2026 are likely to increase, impacting the 2-year Treasury yield and the dollar index[5]