海外周报20250907：9月FOMC前看点：非农校准与8月通胀-20250907

Employment and Inflation Outlook - The upcoming FOMC meeting in September will be influenced by the recalibration of non-farm payroll data and August inflation figures[2] - The BLS will adjust non-farm employment data based on the QCEW, which covers 97% of businesses, providing a more accurate employment picture[2] - A significant downward revision of 818,000 jobs in March 2024 was noted, marking the second-largest adjustment since 1979, which may lead to a 50bps rate cut in September 2024[2] Inflation Data Expectations - Analysts expect August CPI to show a month-on-month increase of 0.3% and a year-on-year increase of 2.9%, with core CPI also expected to rise by 0.3% month-on-month[4] - The impact of tariffs on core CPI is anticipated to manifest gradually, with a moderate effect expected on inflation[4] Market Reactions and Predictions - The recent cooling of U.S. employment data has led to a strong market expectation for a rate cut in September, with a baseline prediction of a 25bps cut and potential for 1-2 additional cuts throughout the year[3] - Gold prices surged to over $3,600 per ounce, driven by falling U.S. Treasury yields and increased risk aversion due to fiscal concerns in the Eurozone[3] Economic Indicators - The ISM Manufacturing PMI for August was reported at 48.7, slightly below expectations, while the ISM Services PMI rose to 52, indicating mixed economic signals[3] - Non-farm payrolls added only 22,000 jobs in August, significantly below the expected 75,000, with the unemployment rate at 4.324%[3] GDP Forecasts - The Atlanta Fed's GDPNow model predicts a 3.0% growth for Q3 2025, while the New York Fed's Nowcast model estimates a 2.1% growth for the same period[3]