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深夜突发!美联储,降息大消息!
中国基金报·2025-08-21 16:17

Core Viewpoint - The expectation for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September has changed, with market participants closely monitoring upcoming statements from Fed officials for guidance on future monetary policy [1][10]. Market Performance - U.S. stock markets experienced slight declines, with the S&P 500 index falling for the fifth consecutive day, down by 0.39% [2][3]. - Walmart's stock dropped over 4% despite exceeding quarterly sales expectations, marking the first time since May 2022 that its quarterly profit fell short of forecasts [3]. Federal Reserve Insights - The CME FedWatch tool indicates a 70% probability of a rate cut at the September meeting, reflecting market sentiment [5]. - Minutes from the July Federal Reserve meeting revealed concerns among policymakers regarding the labor market and inflation, with most members believing it is too early for a rate cut [7][12]. - Notably, two Fed governors voted against maintaining the current interest rate, a first since 1993, indicating internal divisions on monetary policy [7]. Individual Stock Movements - Chinese stocks saw significant gains, with the Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index rising over 1%. Notable performers included XPeng, which surged over 13%, and NIO, which increased by over 10% [7][9]. - XPeng's co-founder and CEO, He Xiaopeng, purchased 3.1 million shares of the company at an average price of HKD 80.49, increasing his stake to approximately 18.9% [7]. Federal Reserve Officials' Stance - Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester expressed opposition to a rate cut, citing persistent inflation concerns [11]. - Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic indicated that only one rate cut this year would be appropriate, emphasizing the need for a consistent policy direction [13].