——2025年9月美国零售数据点评：9月消费不及预期，不改12月混沌局面

Retail Data Overview - In September 2025, U.S. retail sales increased by 0.2% month-on-month, below the expected 0.4% and down from the previous 0.6%[2] - Core retail sales (excluding autos and gas) rose by 0.3%, matching expectations but revised down from a previous 0.6%[2] Market Reaction - Following the retail data release, the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq indices rose by 1.43%, 0.91%, and 0.67% respectively[3] - The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell by 3 basis points to 4.01%, while the 2-year yield also decreased by 3 basis points to 3.43%[3] Consumer Sentiment and Spending - Consumer confidence index dropped from 58.2 to 55.1 in September, indicating reduced consumer spending willingness[7] - Non-essential spending decreased in categories such as non-store retail (-0.7%), sports and hobbies (-2.5%), and clothing (-0.7%)[5][9] Economic Outlook - The report suggests that the combination of tariff policies and government shutdown risks has negatively impacted consumer spending capacity[4] - Despite the weak September data, the potential for a December interest rate cut remains uncertain, with a 50% probability forecasted[4][12] Future Consumption Trends - The fourth quarter is traditionally a peak consumption season in the U.S., with events like Thanksgiving and Christmas expected to boost demand[8] - The easing of trade tensions and the resumption of government operations are anticipated to improve consumer sentiment moving forward[8]