杰克逊霍尔会议快评：鲍威尔转鸽，9 月降息在即

Economic Outlook - Powell's speech at Jackson Hole indicates a dovish stance, suggesting a potential interest rate cut in September[3] - Job growth has slowed to an average of only 35,000 per month over the past three months, significantly below the 168,000 per month expected for 2024, indicating weakening labor market resilience[3] - The unemployment rate has risen to 4.2%, reflecting a balance in the labor market but with increasing downside risks to employment[3] Inflation and Tariff Impact - The PCE inflation rate is at 2.6% year-on-year, with core PCE at 2.9%, indicating inflation pressures but Powell views tariff impacts as a temporary shock[4] - Powell believes the likelihood of a wage-price spiral is low due to a weak labor market, which mitigates concerns about sustained inflation[4] Policy Implications - The focus on employment risks outweighs concerns about inflation, opening the door for potential rate cuts[5] - The Federal Reserve's internal division on rate cuts has increased, with some members supporting a dovish approach, enhancing the likelihood of a September rate cut[5] Economic Risks - The probability of recession in the next 12 months has risen to over 60%, reflecting market concerns about economic hard landing risks[6] - Recent employment data shows only 73,000 new jobs added in July, far below the expected 104,000, indicating a downward trend in labor market strength[8] Long-term Policy Framework - The revision of the Federal Reserve's long-term goals emphasizes a flexible inflation targeting approach, moving away from the average inflation targeting strategy[18] - The updated framework allows for a balanced approach when employment and inflation targets conflict, providing the Fed with greater operational flexibility[21]