海外经济政策跟踪：降息的风继续吹

Market Overview - A-shares led global markets with a 0.8% increase, while the Hang Seng Index fell by 1.0%[7] - The US dollar index rose by 0.1%, and the Chinese yuan appreciated by 0.7% against the dollar[7] Economic Indicators - The US Q2 GDP growth was revised up to 3.3%, higher than the initial estimate of 3.0%[15] - The core PCE price index in the US rose by 2.88% year-on-year in July, slightly below the expected 2.89%[15] Consumer Sentiment - The Michigan consumer confidence index in the US dropped to 58.2 from 61.7[25] - Eurozone consumer confidence index fell to -15.5 from -14.7, indicating increased pessimism[30] Employment Data - Initial jobless claims in the US decreased to 229,000, down by 5,000 from the previous week[17] - Personal disposable income in the US grew by 4.6% year-on-year in July, while personal consumption expenditure increased by 4.7%[19] Inflation Expectations - One-year inflation expectations in the US rose to 4.8% from 4.5%[25] - The five-year inflation expectation slightly decreased to 3.5% from 3.4%[25] Policy Outlook - Multiple Federal Reserve officials indicated a potential interest rate cut in September, with expectations of a 25 basis point reduction[36] - The Japanese central bank signaled a more favorable environment for potential interest rate hikes compared to April[38]