全球经济观察第16期：美联储考虑停止缩表

Global Asset Prices - Global bond market yields generally declined, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield down by 3 basis points[7] - Major global stock indices showed mixed results, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq increasing by 1.7%, 1.6%, and 2.1% respectively[7] - WTI crude oil and Brent crude oil prices fell by 7.3% and 6.4% respectively, while London gold prices rose by 5.8%[7] Central Bank Monetary Policy - The Federal Reserve is considering halting its balance sheet reduction, citing sufficient reserves and stable economic growth[9] - ECB President Lagarde indicated that the monetary policy is in good shape but does not rule out further rate cuts if necessary[9] U.S. Economic Dynamics - The U.S. government remains shut down, with the Senate rejecting a temporary funding bill for the tenth time, impacting federal operations[12] - The NFIB small business optimism index fell by 2 points to 98.8, marking a three-month low due to declining economic outlook and inventory concerns[13] - The October Beige Book reported stable economic activity, but increased layoffs and natural attrition were noted due to weak demand and ongoing economic uncertainty[13] Other Regional Economic Dynamics - The IMF raised its global growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 to 3.2% and 3.1% respectively, but these remain below pre-tariff levels[25] - Eurozone industrial production fell by 1.2% month-on-month in August, with capital goods being a major drag[25] - Japan's industrial output contracted by 1.5% in August, marking the second consecutive month of decline due to trade policy uncertainties and weak demand[25] Upcoming Focus - Key upcoming data includes the U.S. September CPI and the October S&P Global PMI, which will be closely monitored for economic indicators[29]