新华财经北京10月10日电瑞穗证券亚洲（除日本外）宏观研究主管Vishnu Varathan在一份报告中表示， 尽管随着高市早苗即将出任首相，日本央行在10月份加息的几率正在减弱，但日本央行在短期内仍将保 持鹰派立场，不过不会感到迫切加息的紧迫性。 Varathan指出，迄今为止60个基点的加息已导致长期日本国债收益率出现更大涨幅，因此日本央行将谨 慎行事，避免对经济造成过度紧缩。 他还表示，日本央行可能还会受到脆弱的家庭信心以及"美联储与日本央行政策分歧加剧可能导致日元 突然升值的潜在不利冲击的危险"的限制。 他警告称，如果美联储在日本央行保持鹰派的同时，转向明显鸽派，由此导致的日元飙升可能会重创日 本的出口和资产市场。 （文章来源：新华财经） ...

Group 1 - Domestic precious metal futures showed a downward trend on September 18, with SHFE gold quoted at 824.54 CNY per gram, down 1.70%, and SHFE silver at 9823.00 CNY per kilogram, down 2.06% [1] - International precious metals also declined, with COMEX gold priced at 3670.30 CNY per ounce, down 0.66%, and COMEX silver at 41.65 USD per ounce, down 0.82% [1] - The opening prices for SHFE gold and silver were 835.34 CNY per gram and 9924.00 CNY per kilogram, respectively, with the highest prices reaching 839.00 CNY and 10009.00 CNY [2] Group 2 - The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 25 basis points, with projections indicating two more rate cuts this year, which is an increase from the previous forecast [3] - There was a contradiction in the Fed's statements, acknowledging a weakening labor market while also predicting rising inflation, leading to market volatility [3] - Following the Fed's dovish statement, U.S. Treasury yields initially fell, with the 10-year yield dropping below 4%, but later surged after Chairman Powell's remarks, increasing by 6.3 basis points [3] Group 3 - COMEX gold experienced significant volatility, closing at 3694.6 USD per ounce, down 0.82%, while SHFE gold closed at 832.64 CNY per gram, down 0.76% [4] - The price of gold reached new highs during the session but fell over 60 USD as the dollar strengthened, indicating weakened upward momentum for gold prices [4] - The market is expected to continue a high-level consolidation phase due to the hawkish tone of Powell's speech [4]

Core Viewpoint - The recent dissent within the Federal Reserve marks a significant shift in its traditionally consensus-driven decision-making process, influenced by external pressures such as President Trump's policies and rhetoric [1][3]. Group 1: Federal Reserve's Decision-Making - On July 30, two Federal Reserve rate setters, Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman, voted against the majority to maintain interest rates at 4.25% to 4.5%, proposing a 0.25 percentage point cut instead, indicating a rare occurrence of "dual dissent" within the board [3]. - Waller and Bowman had previously expressed their views advocating for rate cuts, reflecting differing interpretations of the current economic conditions, particularly regarding labor market stability [5][6]. - Powell acknowledged the internal disagreements as stemming from noble intentions and polite discussions, emphasizing the thoughtful nature of the rate policy despite external noise [6]. Group 2: Economic Context and Market Reactions - Trump's administration has exerted pressure on the Federal Reserve, with considerations of dismissing Powell, although recent visits to the Fed did not lead to significant market fluctuations [8]. - Following the July 30 meeting, investor confidence in Powell's judgment increased, despite the dissent, as he defended a cautious approach to interest rates, which led to a slight rise in U.S. Treasury yields and a drop in the stock market [8]. - Expectations for the Fed's next meeting in September shifted, with the likelihood of a rate cut dropping from two-thirds to less than half after Powell's remarks, highlighting market uncertainty regarding future monetary policy [9].

Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve decided to maintain interest rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.50%, marking the fifth consecutive meeting without a rate change, amidst rare dissent among board members [1][3]. Group 1: Federal Reserve Decision - The decision to keep rates steady was supported by 9 out of 12 voting members, while two members, Waller and Bowman, opposed the decision, advocating for a 25 basis point cut [3]. - This dissent is notable as it marks the first time since 2020 that more than one Federal Reserve official voted against the chair's decision [3]. - The Fed's statement highlighted that while the unemployment rate remains low and the job market is stable, inflation is still slightly elevated, and economic growth has slowed in the first half of the year [3]. Group 2: Future Rate Expectations - Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated that the central bank is monitoring the potential impact of tariffs on inflation and has not yet made a decision regarding a rate cut in September [4][5]. - Following the Fed's announcement, traders significantly reduced their expectations for a September rate cut, with the probability of maintaining rates at 58.8% and a 41.2% chance of a 25 basis point cut [6]. - The probabilities for future meetings show a cumulative 47.4% chance of a 25 basis point cut by October and a 14.6% chance of a 50 basis point cut [6][7]. Group 3: Market Reactions - Analysts noted that Powell's remarks reflected both hawkish and dovish tendencies, suggesting that the threshold for a policy shift has lowered, allowing for potential rate cuts if upcoming data is unfavorable [8]. - The market reacted positively to the hawkish signals, with the dollar index rising close to 100, although a disappointing non-farm payroll report could reverse these expectations [8].

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve decided to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 4.25% to 4.50%, marking the fifth consecutive meeting this year where rates were held steady, aligning with market expectations [1] - The Fed's latest statement was perceived as slightly dovish, acknowledging a slowdown in U.S. economic growth and removing previous language that suggested reduced economic uncertainty, indicating greater downside risks to employment goals [1] Group 2 - During the press conference, Fed Chair Powell's tone shifted to a more hawkish stance, emphasizing that tariffs only pose a one-time shock to price levels and that the Fed will ensure tariffs do not trigger inflation [2] - Powell noted that the current labor market is in a state of supply-demand balance with low unemployment rates, suggesting that key indicators should focus on unemployment rather than employment growth, which may slow significantly [2] - The hawkish signals from the press conference surprised the market, leading to a sell-off in short-term government bonds, contradicting expectations that Powell would pave the way for a rate cut in September [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that the US dollar is experiencing fluctuations near a two-month high, supported by the Federal Reserve's cautious stance on interest rate cuts and Japan's central bank raising its inflation forecast while keeping rates unchanged [1][4] - The Federal Reserve's hawkish position has strengthened the dollar, with the US Q2 GDP annualized growth rate coming in at 3%, which was better than expected, further boosting the dollar's performance [4] - The market is now focused on the upcoming tariff deadline on August 1, where countries failing to reach a trade agreement with the US will face high tariffs, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the dollar [1] Group 2 - Other major currencies are under pressure due to the strength of the dollar, with the euro recently rising by 0.1% to 1.1412 USD but having fallen by 3.2% this month [5] - The British pound is hovering near a two-and-a-half-month low, currently at 1.3255 USD, with a monthly decline of approximately 3.5% [5] - The Australian dollar has increased by 0.3% to 0.6454 USD, but has seen a cumulative decline of nearly 2% this month [8]

金十数据7月31日讯，福冈金融集团首席策略师Tohru sasaki表示，日本央行上调了将2026年的CPI预 测，但幅度仍然温和。他们对通胀前景的风险依然持谨慎态度，但除此之外，这次结果并不算特别引人 注目。如果我们只看当前通胀率的水平，日本央行完全有理由采取鹰派立场。从这一点来看，央行随时 都可能很快加息。但日本央行仍在持续关注全球风险，尤其是美国关税政策。事实上，日本和美国对于 所谓的关税协议的理解完全不一致，因此日美之间的贸易谈判仍存在很大不确定性。此外，日本国内政 局也不稳定。所以，如果行长植田和男想采取鸽派立场，他完全可以利用这些外部和内部的不确定性作 为理由；但如果他看通胀数据，又有充分依据可以转向鹰派。所以，目前来看，他既有理由偏鸽，也有 理由偏鹰。 策略师：通胀数据支持加息，但全球风险让日本央行保持谨慎 ...

Core Viewpoint - Strong exports from South Korea may support the Bank of Korea's hawkish stance in the upcoming policy meeting on July 10, as increased fiscal spending could alleviate concerns about economic growth [1] Group 1: Economic Indicators - Nomura Securities economist Jeong Woo Park suggests that robust exports, particularly in semiconductors, will continue to bolster economic recovery in the second half of the year [1] - South Korea's exports rebounded in June, driven by active semiconductor shipments, despite global trade being hampered by increased tariffs from the U.S. [1] Group 2: Monetary Policy Outlook - The Bank of Korea is not expected to lower interest rates for the remainder of the year, with a forecasted rate cut of 25 basis points in February 2026 marking the end of the current easing cycle [1]

Core Viewpoint - President Trump is narrowing down candidates for the next Federal Reserve Chair, indicating a potential early announcement before Powell's term ends, expressing dissatisfaction with Powell's performance [1][3]. Candidate Overview - **Kevin Warsh**: A former Fed governor and advisor to President Bush, seen as a leading candidate. Warsh has a hawkish stance, prioritizing inflation concerns over employment. He has previously discussed the possibility of being nominated by Trump [4][5]. - **Scott Bessent**: The current Treasury Secretary, favored by Wall Street for his capabilities during policy implementation. Although he aims to complete his term, he has expressed interest in potentially becoming Fed Chair [6]. - **Christopher Waller**: A current Fed governor, considered a dark horse candidate. He has gained attention for advocating immediate interest rate cuts, indicating that the successor issue is influencing Fed policy discussions [7][8][9]. Powell's Position - Jerome Powell has reiterated his commitment to fulfilling his term, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a strong U.S. economy and controlled inflation. He has declined to comment on successor rumors, asserting that political factors will not influence Fed decisions [10][11].

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve maintained its current interest rates, contrary to traders' expectations of a hawkish stance [1] - The dot plot indicates a projected reduction of 50 basis points in interest rates by 2025, with a total of two rate cuts anticipated [1] - Prior to the announcement, traders were concerned that the number of rate cuts in 2025 might be reduced by one [1]