宏观点评报告：鹰派降息后，12月或放缓步伐-20251030

Interest Rate Changes - The Federal Reserve lowered the benchmark overnight borrowing rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75%-4% with a 10 to 2 vote[2] - The end of Quantitative Tightening (QT) is set for December 1[2] - There is significant internal disagreement within the Fed regarding the pace of rate cuts, with one member advocating for a 50 basis point cut[3] Future Rate Outlook - Powell indicated that a rate cut in December is not guaranteed, as inflation remains resilient and non-farm payroll data shows a cooling trend[4] - The Fed may lean towards a slower pace of rate cuts in December due to data uncertainties[4] Market Reactions - The market reacted to the hawkish tone of the Fed, with U.S. Treasury yields and rate cut expectations declining, while the dollar strengthened and gold prices fell[6] - CME's expectations for a December rate cut have decreased to around 67%[6] Economic Conditions - Current credit market conditions are deemed to have no systemic risks, and AI continues to support stock market performance, boosting sentiment in U.S. equities[5] - The U.S. economy is experiencing stagflation, with a divide between booming AI investments and sluggish low-end consumer spending[6] Investment Strategies - Investors are advised to look for opportunities in low-end consumer stocks like DLTR amidst ongoing government shutdowns and the suspension of food stamps[6] - For U.S. Treasuries, there are opportunities to go long around a yield of approximately 4.2%[8]