8月经济数据偏弱，美联储如期降息25BP

Economic Data - In August, the industrial added value of large-scale enterprises grew by 5.2% year-on-year, below the expected 5.75%[3] - The export delivery value of large-scale industrial enterprises recorded a decline of 0.4% year-on-year, marking the first negative growth this year[3] - From January to August, fixed asset investment cumulative year-on-year growth decreased by 1.1 percentage points to 0.5%, with manufacturing and infrastructure investment growth slowing to 5.1% and 5.4% respectively[3] Consumer Spending - In August, the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 3.4% year-on-year, with restaurant income rising by 2.1%[20] - Retail sales of household appliances and audio-visual equipment fell by 14.4%, while communication equipment sales dropped by 7.6%[20] Monetary Policy - The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points to 4.00%-4.25%, with expectations of an additional 50 basis points cut by year-end[24] - The Fed's shift in focus from inflation control to "full employment" indicates a change in monetary policy strategy[24] Market Reactions - Following the Fed's rate cut, U.S. Treasury yields rose, and the dollar index strengthened, while gold and U.S. stock prices initially fell before rebounding[26] - The domestic stock market showed clear trends, with the STAR 50 index rising by 1.84% and the ChiNext index increasing by 2.34%[32] Future Outlook - Structural monetary policy tools are expected to be emphasized in Q4, with potential fiscal policy support anticipated if consumer spending does not meet expectations during the upcoming National Day holiday[35] - Risks include unexpected adjustments in monetary policy, insufficient fiscal policy support, and unforeseen changes in the global environment[36]