Group 1 - US stock market indices, including Dow Jones, Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Russell 2000, reached both intraday and closing all-time highs, driven by the Federal Reserve's indication of an upcoming interest rate cut cycle, which boosted investor confidence and expectations for accelerated economic growth [1] - Major technology stocks showed mixed performance, with Nvidia rising by 3.49%, Google A up by 1%, and Meta increasing by 0.58%. In contrast, Amazon fell by 0.17%, Microsoft by 0.31%, Apple by 0.46%, and Tesla by 2.12%. Intel surged by 22.77%, marking its best single-day performance in nearly 38 years, following Nvidia's announcement of a $5 billion investment in Intel for joint development of PC and data center chips [1] - The cybersecurity sector saw positive movements, with NetSkope's US IPO first-day gain of 18.37% and CrowdStrike rising by 12.8%, as at least nine investment banks raised their target prices for the stock [1] Group 2 - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index, which tracks Chinese stocks listed in the US, fell by 1.79%, with notable declines in companies such as NetEase (over 4%), Bilibili (over 3%), and others like Weibo, Li Auto, and Alibaba dropping over 2% [1] - The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil for October delivery decreased by $0.48, a drop of nearly 0.75%, closing at $63.57 per barrel [1] - Brent crude oil futures settled down by $0.51, also a decline of 0.75%, closing at $67.44 per barrel [2] - COMEX gold futures fell by 1.08%, trading at $3,677.60 per ounce, prior to the Federal Reserve's announcement of a 25 basis point rate cut [2]

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve decided to lower the federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points to 4.00%-4.25%, marking its first rate cut since December 2024, which is seen as a "risk management" move rather than the start of a sustained easing cycle [1] - The decision to cut rates comes amid pressure from the White House and reflects a balance between inflation and employment risks, with Powell indicating a preventive action due to a "strange balance" in the U.S. labor market [1][2] - The U.S. labor market shows signs of slowing, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics revising down the number of jobs added over the past year by 911,000, and August's non-farm payrolls increasing by only 22,000, significantly below the expected 75,000 [1][2] Group 2 - The weakening of the U.S. labor market may be obscured by factors such as reduced labor supply due to immigration policies, leading to a decline in labor force participation, which could accelerate the drop in labor demand [2] - Despite the Fed's rate cut, inflation risks remain, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rising by 2.7% over the past 12 months, and core PCE increasing by 2.9%, influenced by rising goods prices and fluctuating service prices [2] - The Fed's contradictory stance of predicting economic growth and rising inflation while cutting rates has led to market confusion, prompting international capital to seek "safe havens," with China being a primary destination [3] Group 3 - The International Financial Institute reported that foreign investors allocated nearly $45 billion to emerging market stocks and bonds in August, the highest in nearly a year, with about $39 billion net inflow to China [3] - The narrowing of the interest rate differential between China and the U.S. post-rate cut may lead to increased capital inflows into China, boosting the renminbi and attracting more foreign investment [3] - China's monetary policy needs to be cautious in response to the narrowing interest rate differential, as further rate cuts could pressure bank margins and potentially lead to increased risk appetite among banks [3]

新华财经新加坡9月18日电（记者刘春涛）美联储17日宣布降息25个基点，并暗示年内或将再降息两 次。华侨银行投资策略常务董事华素梅农（Vasu Menon）在18日发布的分析报告中指出，此次降息符 合市场预期，美联储在经济未陷入衰退的情况下采取宽松政策，对风险资产构成中期利好。 尽管对劳动力市场感到担忧，美联储在最新的经济预测摘要（SEP）中却上调了今明两年的经济增长预 期，预计美国经济今年将增长1.6%，高于6月预测的1.4%，并在2026年和2027年进一步加速。这表明美 联储决策者认为美国经济能够避免衰退，实现"软着陆"。 华素梅农总结道，市场对此次降息反应平淡，因为该举措已被充分预期，但从中期来看，投资者应保持 信心。历史表明，在经济未出现衰退时，降息周期通常有利于股市表现。鉴于美联储对经济前景持乐观 态度，投资者应着眼于中期，继续持有优质资产。 （文章来源：新华财经） 报告认为，美联储目前的首要关注点是疲软的劳动力市场，而非通胀。美联储主席鲍威尔在会后表示， 就业面临的下行风险似乎有所增加，这解释了为何在当前通胀率高于2%目标的情况下依然决定降息。 未来，劳动力市场的数据将是影响美联储后续政策路径的 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article emphasizes that the combination of anti-involution and a rate-cutting cycle is expected to enhance the industry's prosperity [4][7] - The report suggests a proactive approach to grasp the turning point of the industry cycle, advocating for anti-involution and focusing on related investment opportunities [4][7] Group 2 - The report is authored by Zhu Junjun, the co-chief analyst of the petrochemical sector, and was published on August 1, 2025 [7] - The report highlights the importance of monitoring potential investment opportunities in the petrochemical industry as it actively promotes anti-involution [7]

美联储货币政策委员会（FOMC）在会后发布声明表示，美国当前经济活动已出现"放缓"，并首次明确 指出"就业增长已经减速"，同时承认美国通胀"有所上升且仍处于相对高位"。声明还强调，"经济前景 的不确定性仍然高企"，"委员会正在密切关注双重使命两端的风险，并认为就业方面的下行风险已经上 升"。 北京时间周四凌晨，美国联邦储备银行（简称"美联储"）在两天议息会议结束后宣布下调基准利率25个 基点，联邦基金目标利率区间从4.25%—4.5%下调到4.0%—4.25%。这是美联储自2024年12月以来的首 次降息。分析师普遍认为，美联储年内仍有较大降息空间，而美联储重启降息周期，对全球经济和大类 资产价格都将产生较大影响。 美联储年内首次降息 对于美联储降息"靴子落地"，高盛经济研究团队发表研报指出，此次美联储会议释放明显信号，即美联 储已经开启新一轮降息周期。根据高盛的情景分析，基准情形下预期10月、12月将继续分别降息25个基 点，如果劳动力市场恶化超出预期，甚至可能出现50个基点的降息。而明年3月和6月美联储将季度性降 息，最终利率降至3.0%—3.25%。 全球资产影响正面 由于降息在市场普遍预期之中，结果发 ...

香港特区政府财政司司长陈茂波表示，较高利息环境已持续相当长一段时间，降息令企业利息负担轻一 点，对供楼人士也是好消息。港元与美元挂钩，降息方向一致，但香港未必会跟得太紧，因为要考虑香 港市场资金状况。 他说，虽然有"降息"因素支持，但由于关税及贸易保护主义等外围因素变数太大，因此目前不会调整香 港全年经济增长预测。 香港的银行降息，加上刚发表的施政报告提出放宽"新资本投资者入境计划"置业门槛，地产界人士普遍 认为，这将为香港楼市注入"强心针"。 中新社香港9月18日电 (记者 魏华都)美国联邦储备委员会(美联储)宣布降息，而且今年年内可能降息两 次。香港政商界人士18日回应，外围启动降息周期，有利营商环境和资产市场长远发展。 当地时间17日，美联储宣布将联邦基金利率目标区间下调25个基点到4%至4.25%之间的水平。这是自 2024年12月后再次降息，符合市场预期。 因应美联储降息，香港金融管理局宣布将基本利率下调至4.5%，即时生效。香港现有三家发钞行—— 渣打银行(香港)有限公司、中国银行(香港)有限公司、香港上海汇丰银行有限公司均宣布下调港元最优 惠利率0.125%，其他银行预料也会跟进。 9月18日， ...

黄金方面： 凌晨美联储再次开启降息，降息25个基点，但短线黄金却迎来一波下跌，有买预期卖现实的味道，前期 支撑黄金上涨的逻辑基本到头，投资者可适当转换投资方向。从中长期来看，黄金依旧有着巨大的上涨 潜力，随着降息的开启，美元指数将不可避免的走弱，弱势美元是强势黄金的坚实基础。根据德银数 据，各国央行购金需求目前仍以2011年至2021年平均水平的两倍速度增长，主要由东亚地区推动，今年 再生黄金供应量低于预期水平约4%，也为金价上行提供了空间。智昇研究市场策略师鹏程认为，根据 历史经验，降息往往是对全球新的挑战，地缘风险和各种摩擦会增加，同时各国还会伴随着输入性通胀 发生，对黄金而言是巨大利好，黄金长期来看值得持有。 来源：智昇财论 日经225方面： 技术面：黄金日线收吊颈小阴线，阶段性顶部可能已经出现。1小时周期出现向上的虚破，短期方向基 本确定，但短周期结构上有完成的可能，日内可能先上后下，日内可关注上方3670美元一线的压力。 原油方面： 隔夜油价再次开启下跌模式，走弱的美元也未对油价形成有效支撑，市场甚至直接无视大幅下降的EIA 原油库存，毕竟短期的库存变化难以影响长期库存积压的趋势。美国至9月12日当 ...

作者：李金涛/F3015806、Z0013195/ 免 责 声 明 本研究报告由一德期货有限公司（以下简称"一德期货"）编制，本公司具有中国证监会许可的期货交易咨询业务资格（证监许可〔2012〕38号）。 尽管如此，目前金银比还在88的高位，主要原因是黄金更加稀有，各国央行仍在以黄金为优先配置，而人为压低了白银价值。不过白银现在已经站在历史 性拐点上，投资需求涌入，工业需求爆发增长，库存枯竭，一切都指向白银可能还将经历一场价格风暴。 编辑：王舟青 审核：李煜爽 报告制作日期：2025年9月18日 交易咨询业务资格：证监许可〔2012〕38号 今天（北京时间9月18日）凌晨美联储如期再次降息25个基点。从投票情况来看理事基本没有太多分歧，给市场传达的信号是对这次降息基本一致认为是 预防式降息，美国经济没有发生危险的状况。随政策会议纪要一同发布的点阵图显示，多数官员预计到年底将再降息50个基点，也就是还要再降息两次， 未来两年每年再降息25个基点。 靴子落地，没有惊喜，也没有惊吓。今天贵金属和有色把前一段的降息预期溢价给跌回去了，用利多落地来解释不算意外。但从长期视角看，我认为随着 降息周期再次打开，美元环流开启 ...

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve has officially initiated a rate-cutting cycle by lowering the benchmark interest rate from 4.25% to 4%, with a potential for three total cuts this year [1] - The latest dot plot indicates that most committee members expect two more 25 basis point cuts in the remaining meetings of the year, suggesting a long-term downward trend in interest rates [3] - Market expectations show a high probability of rate cuts, with an 87.7% chance of a 25 basis point cut in October and an 81.6% chance of cumulative cuts of 50 basis points by December [5] Group 2 - Fed Chair Powell emphasized a gradual approach to rate cuts, indicating a balance between employment and inflation risks, with an expected unemployment rate of 4.5% and a PCE inflation rate of 3% this year [6] - Continuous rate cuts may lead to rapid capital outflows from the U.S., putting pressure on the historically high U.S. stock indices, which could prompt the U.S. to implement measures to slow down this outflow [8] - The decline in interest rates reduces the cost of holding gold, coupled with increased demand for safe-haven assets, suggesting a strong long-term outlook for gold prices, potentially reaching $4,000 [8]

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point reduction in the federal funds rate target range to 4.00%-4.25%, marking the first rate cut of 2025 and following three cuts in 2024 [1] - Analysts suggest that the global shift towards a rate-cutting cycle may reshape asset pricing logic, potentially increasing global market risk appetite and directing funds towards non-US markets and high-yield assets, creating new investment opportunities [1] - The Hang Seng Tech Index, composed of the 30 largest tech-related companies listed in Hong Kong, currently has a rolling price-to-earnings ratio at the 35th percentile since its launch in 2020, indicating a historical low valuation [1] Group 2 - The recent rate cut may provide a repair window for undervalued assets in the tech sector, prompting a shift of funds from overvalued areas to more attractive investments [1] - The E Fund Hang Seng Tech ETF (513010) has seen a net inflow of over 3.5 billion yuan in the past month, with its product scale surpassing 20 billion yuan, reaching a new high since its inception, facilitating investor access to leading tech stocks in Hong Kong [1]