美国8月CPI：关税传导仍然可控

Inflation Overview - August CPI in the U.S. rose to 0.38%, exceeding the expected 0.3%[1] - Core CPI remained stable at 0.35%, with a year-on-year increase of 3.1%[1] - Food and energy prices contributed significantly to the CPI increase, with energy prices rebounding to 0.69% from -1.07% in July[6] Tariff Impact - The transmission of tariffs to prices remains manageable, with core goods inflation driven mainly by new and used car prices[2] - Tariff-sensitive categories showed moderate growth, indicating limited inflationary pressure from tariffs[2] - The effective tariff rate increase was less than anticipated, with companies absorbing part of the tariff costs[2] Employment Market Signals - Initial jobless claims rose unexpectedly, signaling a slowdown in the labor market[1] - Excluding Texas, initial claims align with historical seasonal patterns, suggesting a gradual weakening rather than a sharp decline[2] - Market expectations for a 25 basis point rate cut in September are now fully priced in, with a 13% chance for a 50 basis point cut[1] Market Reactions - U.S. Treasury yields fell by 5 basis points, with 2-year and 10-year yields at 3.50% and 4.00%, respectively[1] - The U.S. dollar index decreased by 0.4% to 97.6, while U.S. stock markets saw an uptick[1] Risk Factors - Potential risks include higher-than-expected tariff transmission to inflation and a faster-than-expected decline in the U.S. labor market[3]