Group 1 - Goldman Sachs maintains its core judgment on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy path, predicting a 25 basis point rate cut in December, followed by two additional cuts in March and June 2026, ultimately lowering the federal funds rate to a terminal level of 3%-3.25% [1][4] - The upcoming December 10 meeting is unlikely to be hindered by any factors, as key economic reports will be released after the meeting, shifting market focus from "whether to cut rates" to the policy path and economic landing shape post-cut [2][4] - The U.S. economy is expected to accelerate growth to a range of 2%-2.5% in 2026, with the unemployment rate stabilizing slightly above the September level of 4.44% due to reduced tariff drag, tax cuts, and eased financial conditions [4][5] Group 2 - Despite a seemingly strong non-farm payroll increase of 119,000 jobs, there are growing concerns about the labor market, with potential job growth trends estimated at only 39,000 jobs, and signs of layoffs emerging in October [7] - The unemployment rate for college graduates aged 25 and older has risen by 1 percentage point to 2.8%, while the rate for graduates aged 20 to 24 has climbed to 8.5%, indicating a deterioration in job opportunities for this key demographic [7] - Concerns about the "AI bubble" suggest that while AI is projected to create significant incremental capital income over the next 10-15 years, current stock market valuations have already priced in these expectations, leading to forecasts of lower returns for U.S. equities over the next decade [8]
高盛相信:12月美联储“必降”