国泰海通｜宏观：美联储降息博弈加剧，关注全球央行年会

Core Viewpoint - The transmission of tariffs to U.S. inflation is slow, increasing expectations for interest rate cuts, but the upward trend in service and commodity inflation may continue, limiting the extent of rate cuts. The Federal Reserve's policy actions are entering a period of intense negotiation, with growing divergence in views, and attention is focused on Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole Global Central Bank Conference [1][4]. Group 1: Global Asset Performance - During the week of August 8 to August 15, 2025, global asset prices showed mixed performance, with commodities experiencing varied price changes while stock markets generally rose. The Nikkei 225 increased by 3.73%, the S&P 500 rose by 1.73%, the Shanghai Composite Index gained 1.70%, the Hang Seng Index was up 1.65%, the Emerging Markets Stock Index increased by 1.38%, and the Developed Markets Stock Index rose by 1.08% [2]. - Commodity prices were mixed, with the S&P GSCI Commodity Index down by 0.58% and London gold spot prices down by 1.86%. In the bond market, the domestic 10Y government bond futures price fell by 0.32%, and the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose by 6 basis points to 4.33% [2]. Group 2: Economic Overview - In the U.S., economic conditions are showing marginal decline, but overall resilience remains strong, with rising inflation expectations. In July 2025, U.S. industrial output increased significantly year-on-year, while capacity utilization in industrial and manufacturing sectors slightly decreased. Retail and food sales saw a year-on-year decline, and consumer confidence as measured by the University of Michigan also fell [3]. - In Europe, economic conditions are continuing to slow, with declining inflation expectations. The Eurozone's GDP showed a slowdown in Q2 2025, and industrial production indices in both the Eurozone and Germany decreased significantly [3]. Group 3: Policy Insights - In the U.S., inflation data indicates a slow transmission of tariffs, reinforcing expectations for interest rate cuts. However, rising inflation expectations may limit the extent of these cuts, with the current forecast of three rate cuts this year seen as overly optimistic. Attention is on the Jackson Hole Global Central Bank Conference from August 21 to 23, where Powell may set the tone for future monetary policy [4]. - In Europe, the European Central Bank is likely to maintain its current stance in the short term, with further rate cuts postponed until December. A recent trade agreement between the U.S. and Europe involves a 15% tariff on nearly all U.S. exports to Europe, which will be monitored for its impact on monetary policy [4]. - In Japan, domestic price pressures are rising, potentially leading to a reconsideration of the "potential inflation" indicator, with another interest rate hike expected within the year [4].