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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent shift in the Federal Reserve's stance towards interest rate cuts, highlighting the economic challenges and pressures that have led to this potential decision [4][5][6]. Group 1: Economic Indicators and Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve has been caught in a dilemma between persistent inflation and a weakening economy, with core PCE inflation at 2.8% as of June [4]. - Recent employment data shows a significant drop, with only 73,000 new jobs added in July, far below the expected 110,000, indicating a cooling labor market [9]. - The unemployment rate has risen to 4.2%, raising concerns about a potential recession, with a 40% risk of stagflation predicted by Morgan Stanley [4][10]. Group 2: Market Reactions and Predictions - Following signals from Federal Reserve officials supporting rate cuts, market expectations for a September rate cut have surged from 37% to over 75% [6]. - Major financial institutions predict that if unemployment rises, the Federal Reserve may cut rates by 50 basis points in September [6][11]. - The consensus among market participants is that a rate cut is imminent, with probabilities reaching as high as 94.4% for a September cut [11]. Group 3: Implications for Domestic Markets - A potential rate cut by the Federal Reserve could positively impact the A-share market, although the actual economic recovery and market sentiment will be crucial for the next upward wave [13]. - The widening interest rate differential between China and the U.S. poses risks of capital outflow, but a U.S. rate cut could provide more flexibility for China's monetary policy [14]. - If the U.S. enters a stagflation scenario, the attractiveness of U.S. Treasuries may diminish, leading to higher nominal yields required to attract investors [15].