Economic Indicators - The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4%-4.25%[4] - In August 2025, non-farm payrolls increased by only 22,000, significantly lower than the 142,000 in August 2024[4] - The unemployment rate rose slightly from 4.2% in July to 4.3% in August 2025, compared to 4.2% in August 2024[4] Inflation Trends - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) year-on-year increased by 2.9% in August 2025, while core CPI rose by 3.1%[4] - In August 2024, CPI was up 2.5% and core CPI was 3.2%, indicating a similar inflation level but with different trends[6] - Core CPI has shown a rising trend from 2.8% in April 2025 to 3.1% in August 2025, contrasting with the declining trend observed in 2024[8] Market Reactions and Policy Implications - The cautious 25 basis point cut reflects a shift towards signaling rather than aggressive policy changes[16] - Concerns over rising tariffs announced by President Trump may further increase inflation, complicating the Fed's decision-making[4] - The market's reaction to the rate cut was stable, with no significant fluctuations in U.S. Treasury yields, indicating investor caution[4]
25还是50?“正常”才能避免被反噬
Guotai Junan Securities·2025-09-19 06:48