全球牛市能否继续？接下来14个交易日“见分晓”

Core Viewpoint - The upcoming two weeks will be critical for the continuation of the global bull market, with significant U.S. economic data releases including non-farm payrolls, inflation data, and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision [1][2] Group 1: Upcoming Economic Data - The key events will start with the monthly non-farm payroll report on September 5, where economists expect approximately 75,000 new jobs to be added [3] - Following this, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report will be released on September 11, and the Federal Reserve will announce its policy decision and economic forecasts on September 17 [5] - The market is currently pricing in a 90% probability of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve during this meeting [5] Group 2: Market Conditions and Concerns - The S&P 500 index recently recorded its smallest monthly gain since July 2024 and is approaching historically weak performance in September [1] - Despite the market reaching new highs, the unusual calmness is raising concerns among Wall Street optimists, as the VIX index has only breached the 20-point level once since late June [1][9] - The S&P 500 index currently has a price-to-earnings ratio of 22, making it one of the most expensive periods since the internet bubble peak and the post-COVID tech stock surge [1][13] Group 3: Investor Sentiment - There is a growing concern among Wall Street bulls regarding the market's unusual calmness in the face of seasonal weakness [10] - Historical data shows that the S&P 500 index has averaged a decline of 0.7% in September, with four out of the last five years experiencing monthly declines [11] - Fundstrat Global Advisors' Thomas Lee suggests that investors should remain cautious in September, predicting a potential 5% to 10% decline in the S&P 500 index before a rebound towards 6,800 to 7,000 points by year-end [12] Group 4: Valuation and Cash Positioning - Investors are increasingly worried about the overvaluation of the S&P 500 index, with a current P/E ratio of 22 [13] - Financial experts suggest holding cash in anticipation of a market correction, despite the underlying support for the market from resilient economic conditions and strong corporate profit growth [14] - According to a recent Bank of America survey, investor optimism towards U.S. equities has reached its highest level since February, with cash holdings at a historical low of 3.9% [15]