美联储考虑停止缩表——全球经济观察第16期【陈兴团队•财通宏观】

Global Asset Price Performance - Bond market yields generally declined, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield down by 3 basis points [2] - In the stock market, major global indices saw mixed results, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq increasing by 1.7%, 1.6%, and 2.1% respectively [2] - Commodity prices showed a decline in oil prices, with WTI and Brent crude down by 7.3% and 6.4% respectively, while gold prices rose by 5.8% [2] - The U.S. dollar index weakened by 0.3% [2] Major Central Bank Monetary Policies - The Federal Reserve is considering halting its balance sheet reduction, with Chairman Powell indicating that reserves are currently sufficient and nearing the level required to stop the reduction [4] - The European Central Bank's President Lagarde stated that the monetary policy and economy are in good condition, but further rate cuts cannot be ruled out due to changing circumstances [4] U.S. Economic Dynamics - The U.S. government remains shut down, with the Senate rejecting a temporary funding bill, leading to potential layoffs of over 10,000 federal employees [9] - The NAHB housing market index rose to 37, the highest since April, driven by declining mortgage rates, while small business optimism fell to 98.8, a three-month low [9] - The Federal Reserve's Beige Book indicated stable economic activity, with some regions expressing concerns about the risks posed by the government shutdown [10] - Regional banks are facing increased risks, as Zions Bancorp and Western Alliance Bancorp reported provisions for bad loans, raising concerns about the credit system [10] - The U.S. Treasury Secretary signaled a de-escalation in the U.S.-China trade tensions, suggesting that additional tariffs are not a predetermined option [10] Other Regional Economic Dynamics - The IMF has adjusted its global growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 to 3.2% and 3.1% respectively, while noting that U.S. inflation is expected to remain above target levels [17] - Eurozone industrial production showed a month-on-month decline of 1.2% in August, with major economies like Germany, Italy, and France experiencing decreases [17] - Japan's industrial output fell by 1.5% in August, marking the second consecutive month of decline, influenced by U.S. trade policy uncertainties and weak demand [17]