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海外宏观周报:美联储重启降息,美元或延续走弱-20250902
China Post Securities·2025-09-02 05:59

Macroeconomic Insights - The Federal Reserve is expected to restart interest rate cuts, with inflation trends not hindering this decision[2] - Recent data shows declines in the FHFA and S&P/Case-Shiller home price indices, along with a decrease in rental prices[2] - The Manheim used car wholesale price index has also shown a month-on-month decline, indicating slower inflationary pressures on core goods[2] Labor Market Analysis - Employment data has shown a significant slowdown, with average hourly wages in sectors heavily reliant on immigrant labor, such as leisure and healthcare, declining since April[2] - The tightening of immigration policies has had a limited impact on the supply side of the U.S. labor market[2] Asset Price Trends - Anticipation of early interest rate cuts may lead to a steeper U.S. Treasury yield curve[3] - The U.S. dollar experienced a slight strengthening in mid-August, primarily due to reduced uncertainty around tariff policies rather than interest rate differentials[3] - The narrowing interest rate spread between the U.S. dollar and the euro suggests medium-term downward pressure on the dollar index[3] Risk Factors - A stronger-than-expected recovery in the labor market, coupled with persistent inflation above expectations, could delay the Fed's rate-cutting schedule[4]