Group 1 - The Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point interest rate cut, marking its first rate cut of the year and indicating two more cuts may follow this year [1][3] - The new target range for the federal funds rate is now set at 4.0% to 4.25%, following a total of 100 basis points cut in the previous year [1] - Recent data shows a slowdown in U.S. economic activity, with a decrease in new job creation and increasing risks to employment [1][4] Group 2 - Analysts note that the 25 basis point cut aligns with market expectations, reflecting the Fed's need to balance employment pressures and persistent inflation [3][6] - The U.S. labor market is showing signs of deterioration, with significant downward revisions to non-farm employment data, raising concerns about economic slowdown [4][6] - Inflation remains above the 2% target, complicating the Fed's monetary policy decisions [4][6] Group 3 - The recent interest rate cut has diminished the attractiveness of the U.S. dollar and dollar-denominated assets, leading to a rise in international gold prices [8] - The total U.S. national debt surpassed $37 trillion, raising concerns about the scale and growth of U.S. debt [10] - There has been a significant inflow of capital into emerging markets, with net inflows reaching $256.08 billion from January to August, a 35% increase year-on-year [10] Group 4 - The World Gold Council reports that 95% of surveyed central banks expect to increase their gold holdings in the next 12 months, indicating a shift away from reliance on the U.S. dollar [12] - Central banks are increasing gold reserves due to declining trust in the dollar, driven by high U.S. debt levels and a restructuring of global order [14]

Group 1: Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point rate cut, bringing the target range to 4.0%-4.25%[3] - The Fed's decision reflects rising risks in the labor market, with employment growth slowing and a slight increase in the unemployment rate, although it remains low[3] - The Fed's economic and inflation forecasts were adjusted, indicating a potential total of 75 basis points in rate cuts for 2025, with increased divergence in expectations[4] Group 2: Economic Outlook - The GDP growth forecast for 2025 was raised to 1.6%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from previous estimates[17] - The unemployment rate forecast for 2025 remains at 4.5%, while projections for 2026 and 2027 were lowered to 4.4% and 4.3%, respectively[17] - The PCE inflation forecast for 2025 is maintained at 3.0%, with core PCE also at 3.1%[17] Group 3: Market Reactions - Following the Fed's announcement, market risk appetite slightly increased, with the Dow Jones index rising by 0.57% and the Nasdaq index falling by 0.33%[6] - The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fluctuated but is currently slightly below 4.1%[6] - Gold prices have seen a decline, dropping below $3700 per ounce[6] Group 4: Risks and Challenges - The Fed faces internal divisions regarding the appropriate path for future rate cuts, influenced by external pressures and economic data[5] - Risks include potential inflation surprises due to international tensions and the possibility of a more severe economic downturn in the U.S.[41]

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that the U.S. unemployment rate remains low but has slightly increased, while inflation has risen and is still at a slightly elevated level. Inflation risks are on the rise, and employment risks are on the decline. Most inflation expectation indicators are expected to align with the 2% target after next year. Price increases driven by tariffs are anticipated to continue this year and next [2]. - Powell emphasized that the Federal Reserve should observe the developments in tariffs, inflation, and the labor market before deciding to lower interest rates. The latest FOMC meeting minutes revealed that the Federal Reserve decided to lower the federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points to between 4.00% and 4.25%. This marks the first rate cut since December 2024 [3]. - When asked about the potential impact of White House economic advisor Stephen Milan joining the Federal Reserve on its independence, Powell stated that the Federal Reserve is "firmly committed" to maintaining its independence from political influence [2].

Inflation Data - In August, the US CPI increased by 2.9% year-on-year (previous value 2.7%, expected 2.9%) and 0.4% month-on-month (previous value 0.2%, expected 0.3%) [7] - Core CPI remained stable at 3.1% year-on-year and 0.3% month-on-month, consistent with July's figures [7] - Energy inflation rose by 1.8 percentage points to 0.7% month-on-month, while food inflation increased by 0.4 percentage points to 0.5% [9] Core Goods and Services - Core goods CPI month-on-month growth increased from 0.2% to 0.3%, primarily driven by a rebound in used car prices, which rose from 0.5% to 1.0% [11] - Core services inflation remained stable, with rent inflation contributing significantly, although its sustainability is questioned [18] - The overall core services inflation maintained at 0.4% month-on-month [21] Employment and Market Sentiment - The initial jobless claims rose from 237,000 to 263,000, exceeding market expectations and marking the highest level since June 2023 [22] - Concerns over the labor market's deterioration are overshadowing inflation concerns, leading to a focus on employment risks [22] - The market continues to favor "rate cut trades," with a 90% probability of a Fed rate cut in September, October, and December [24]

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve is expected to initiate a rate cut, which could positively impact global markets including stocks, bonds, commodities, and real estate [1] - This rate cut is different from previous ones due to complex economic data and political dynamics, with the Trump administration pushing for a more aggressive cut of 50 basis points [1][3] - Current economic indicators, such as weak non-farm payroll data and inflation concerns, suggest that a 25 basis point cut is a rational decision, but the government is seeking a more substantial reduction [3][5] Group 2 - The decision on the rate cut hinges on the voting power within the Federal Reserve, with three out of seven members already supporting a cut, and the focus is on securing one more vote [5] - The market sentiment is cautious about a 50 basis point cut, as it may signal economic recession, while a 25 basis point cut is viewed as a liquidity boost [5][7] - Historical precedents show that improper rate cuts can lead to inflation and economic downturns, making inflation data a critical factor in the Fed's decision-making process [7][9] Group 3 - If the U.S. GDP experiences consecutive months of negative growth, the Fed may opt for a more aggressive approach to stabilize the economy, which could include both rate cuts and balance sheet expansion [9] - The expansion of the Fed's balance sheet is seen as a necessary measure to provide liquidity directly to the market, especially in times of economic or financial distress [9][11] - The current political pressure on the Fed to cut rates and expand its balance sheet raises questions about how the market will respond to high liquidity and potential inflation risks [11]

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Report Industry Investment Ratings No clear overall industry investment ratings are provided in the report. However, specific ratings for some products are as follows: - Gold: Bullish [1] - Silver: Bullish [1] - Copper: Expected to be strong [1] - Aluminum: Expected to be strong [1] - Nickel: Short - term bullish, long - term bearish pressure exists [1] - Stainless steel: Short - term bullish, suggest short - term operation [1] - Tin: Expected to strengthen in shock [1] - Palm oil: Long - term bullish, short - term risk of correction [1] - Rapeseed oil: Suggest 11 - 1 positive spread strategy [1] - PTA: No clear rating, but downstream situation is positive [1] - Ethylene glycol: Bearish [1] Core Viewpoints - Market liquidity has weakened its driving force on stock index futures. With dense macro events this week, it is recommended to control risks in stock index futures positions and adjust for long - positions [1]. - Asset shortage and weak economy are beneficial for bond futures, but short - term central bank's interest rate risk warning suppresses the upward trend [1]. - The approaching Fed rate cut in September provides support for gold prices, which may run strongly at high levels in the short term [1]. - US CPI inflation data meets expectations, removing obstacles for the Fed rate cut. Along with the approaching consumption peak season, copper and aluminum prices are expected to be strong [1]. - For non - ferrous metals, the Fed rate cut expectation is rising, and the market is concerned about the fourth - quarter nickel ore quota approval in Indonesia. Different metals have different trends based on their fundamentals [1]. - For black metals, supply surplus pressure remains, and although there is marginal improvement in peak - season demand, prices are under pressure [1]. - For agricultural products, different products have different trends. For example, cotton supply may be tight in the short term, while sugar prices are expected to be weak in shock [1]. - For energy and chemical products, various factors such as device operation, supply and demand, and cost affect the price trends of different products [1]. Summary by Categories Macro - financial - Stock index futures: Control risks in positions and adjust for long - positions due to weakened liquidity driving force and dense macro events [1]. - Bond futures: Asset shortage and weak economy are beneficial, but short - term interest rate risk warning suppresses the upward trend [1]. Non - ferrous metals - Gold: Supported by the approaching Fed rate cut, may run strongly at high levels in the short term [1]. - Silver: Bullish [1]. - Copper: May be strong due to meeting inflation expectations and approaching consumption peak season [1]. - Aluminum: Expected to be strong with the Fed rate cut expectation and approaching consumption peak season [1]. - Alumina: Fundamentals are weak, but the price is close to the cost line, with limited downward space [1]. - Zinc: Narrow rebound due to improved macro sentiment but pressured by increasing social inventory [1]. - Nickel: Short - term shock and bullish, but long - term surplus pressure exists [1]. - Stainless steel: Short - term shock and bullish, wait for high - selling hedging opportunities [1]. - Tin: Expected to strengthen in shock with improved demand in the peak season [1]. Black metals - Rebar: Valuation returns to neutral, industry driving force is unclear, and macro driving force is warm, with a shock trend [1]. - Hot - rolled coil: Near - month contracts are restricted by production cuts, but far - month contracts have upward opportunities [1]. - Iron ore: Shock trend due to unfavorable short - term fundamentals [1]. - Glass: Supply surplus pressure exists, and prices are under pressure [1]. - Soda ash: Weak reality, supply surplus, and price pressure [1]. - Coal and coke: Fundamentals are weakening, with a shock and weakening trend [1]. Agricultural products - Palm oil: Short - term correction risk, long - term bullish, wait for callback to go long [1]. - Soybean: Pay attention to the adjustment of new - crop soybean yield per unit in the US, and the long - term bullish logic for oils in the fourth quarter remains [1]. - Rapeseed oil: Suggest 11 - 1 positive spread strategy [1]. - Cotton: Short - term supply may be tight, and the acquisition game during the new - cotton acquisition period is the focus [1]. - Sugar: Expected to be weak in shock, with limited short - term downward space [1]. - Corn: Expected to be weak in the short term due to negative news and new - grain selling pressure [1]. - Soybean meal: Maintains range - bound shock in the short term, and pay attention to Sino - US policy changes later [1]. - Pulp: The bottom range is initially shown, but there is no bullish driving force yet [1]. - Log: Weak shock due to unchanged fundamentals and falling external quotes [1]. - Live pigs: Supply continues to increase, downstream acceptance is limited, and the overall is weak [1]. Energy and chemical products - Crude oil: Affected by geopolitical situation, OPEC+ production increase plan, and Fed rate cut expectation [1]. - Fuel oil: Similar influencing factors as crude oil [1]. - Natural rubber: Supported by raw material cost and decreasing inventory [1]. - BR rubber: Pay attention to inventory de - stocking progress and autumn device maintenance [1]. - PTA: Production increases, basis declines rapidly, and downstream profits are repaired [1]. - Ethylene glycol: Basis strengthens, but new device production and hedging pressure exist [1]. - Short - fiber: Factory devices return, and market delivery willingness weakens [1]. - Pure benzene and styrene: Supply increases after maintenance, and domestic import pressure increases [1]. - PF: Price is weak in shock [1]. - PP: Market returns to fundamentals, with increasing supply pressure [1]. - PVC: Peak - season performance is not as expected, and inventory accumulates [1]. - Caustic soda: Weak in short - term shock [1]. - LPG: Suppressed by bearish fundamentals despite production increase [1]. Others - Container shipping: Supply in September exceeds the same - period level, and freight rates are declining [1].

Inflation Data - In August 2025, the U.S. CPI rose by 2.9% year-on-year, up from 2.7% in July, and a month-on-month increase of 0.4%, slightly above the expected 0.3%[6] - Core CPI remained stable at 3.1% year-on-year, with a month-on-month increase of 0.3%[6] Tariff Impact - The impact of tariffs on inflation is diminishing, with core goods inflation rising from 1.2% to 1.5% year-on-year, primarily driven by imported goods[6] - The cumulative price drop for all U.S. imports (excluding tariffs) was approximately 0.4% since March 2025, indicating that foreign exporters absorbed about 45% of the tariff costs[6] Economic Outlook - The trend of domestic inflation in the U.S. is expected to continue declining, with rent inflation dropping to 3.6% year-on-year from 3.7%[6] - If inflation rises moderately while the job market weakens, expectations for interest rate cuts are likely to strengthen, with a 92.7% probability of a 25 basis point cut in September 2025[6][18] Risks - Risks include a hard landing for the U.S. economy, a significant rebound in inflation, and the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts not meeting expectations[3]

Group 1: CPI Overview - The US CPI for August increased by 2.9% year-on-year and 0.4% month-on-month, aligning with expectations[1] - Core CPI rose by 3.1% year-on-year and 0.3% month-on-month, meeting forecasts[1] - The overall CPI growth rate is consistent with expectations, indicating a moderate transmission of tariffs on inflation[1] Group 2: Food and Energy Impact - Food prices increased by 0.5% month-on-month, with significant rises in tomatoes (4.5%), eggs (3.9%), coffee (3.6%), and apples (3.5%)[2] - Energy prices rose by 0.7% month-on-month, reversing a previous decline of -1.1%, driven by geopolitical tensions and increased summer travel demand[2] - Brent crude oil prices slightly decreased to $67.49 per barrel, indicating a stable outlook for oil prices despite recent fluctuations[2] Group 3: Market Reactions and Future Outlook - Following the CPI release, market expectations for rate cuts in September and October increased, with a projected 25 basis points reduction[1] - The upcoming FOMC meeting will focus on the potential for further rate cuts and the impact of employment data on inflation trends[3] - Concerns about long-term inflation risks remain, despite short-term pressures being manageable[3]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - **Bullish**: Gold, Copper, Aluminum, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Tin, Palm Oil (medium to long term), Other Oils (fourth quarter) [1] - **Bearish**: Anti -内卷 products, Black metals, Coke, Coking coal, Benzene ethylene [1] - **Sideways**: Treasury bonds, Silver, Alumina, Zinc, Industrial silicon, Carbonate lithium, Rebar, Hot - rolled coil, Iron ore, Pulp, Logs, Live pigs, Shanghai rubber, BR rubber, PTA, Ethylene glycol, Short - fiber, Big - three products, PE, PVC, LPG [1] Core Views - Short - term stock index futures discount widening and liquidity drive may offer long - position opportunities during short - term index adjustments; asset shortage and weak economy are favorable for bond futures, but short - term central bank interest - rate risk warnings suppress upward movement [1] - The approaching Fed rate cut in September provides support for gold prices, and the price may remain strong at high levels in the short term [1] - U.S. inflation data in line with expectations and the approaching consumption peak season may lead to stronger prices for copper, aluminum, and other non - ferrous metals, but factors such as inventory accumulation may put pressure on some metal prices [1] - For agricultural products, although short - term factors may cause price fluctuations, the long - term bullish logic for some oils remains unchanged [1] - In the energy and chemical sector, factors such as production resumption, production increase plans, and changes in supply and demand affect product prices, with some products facing downward pressure and others showing short - term adjustment risks [1] Summary by Industry Macro - finance - **Treasury bonds**: Asset shortage and weak economy are favorable, but short - term central bank interest - rate risk warnings suppress upward movement [1] Non - ferrous metals - **Gold**: The approaching Fed rate cut in September provides support, and it may remain strong at high levels in the short term [1] - **Copper**: U.S. inflation data in line with expectations and the approaching consumption peak season may lead to stronger prices [1] - **Aluminum**: Fed rate - cut expectations and the approaching consumption peak season are favorable, but high inventory may put pressure on prices [1] - **Alumina**: Output and inventory are increasing, but the price is close to the cost line, with limited downward space [1] - **Zinc**: Macro sentiment improvement supports the non - ferrous sector, but continuous inventory accumulation pressures zinc prices, with a narrow rebound [1] - **Nickel**: Short - term supply concerns and approaching stainless - steel peak season may lead to a short - term strong - side shock, but long - term primary nickel surplus pressure remains [1] - **Stainless steel**: Raw material price increases and inventory reduction, with short - term strong - side shock operation [1] - **Tin**: With improved macro sentiment and expected demand improvement in the peak season, the price is expected to strengthen in shock [1] Black metals - **Rebar, Hot - rolled coil, Iron ore**: Valuation returns to neutral, with unclear industrial drivers and warm macro drivers, showing a sideways trend [1] - **Anti -内卷 products**: Short - term fundamentals are not optimistic, with supply recovery, possible demand weakening, and high inventory [1] - **Coke, Coking coal**: Supply - demand imbalance, with supply surplus pressure and price under pressure [1] Agricultural products - **Palm oil**: MPOB report shows slight inventory accumulation, with short - term callback risk and long - term bullish logic [1] - **Other oils**: USDA report is neutral to bearish, but the fourth - quarter bullish logic remains unchanged [1] - **Cotton**: New - crop cotton has a high - yield expectation, with short - term supply tightness and acquisition game as the focus [1] - **Sugar**: New - sugar pre - sale price is lower, with limited short - term downward space and expected sideways - weak trend [1] - **Soybeans**: 9 - month USDA report is bearish, but the U.S. market is strong, with limited downward space for the domestic market and short - term sideways movement [1] Energy and chemicals - **Crude oil, Fuel oil**: Geopolitical tensions, OPEC+ production increase plan, and Fed rate - cut expectations coexist, with a loose fundamental situation [1] - **Shanghai rubber**: Raw material cost support is strong, but inventory reduction is slow and short - term market sentiment is weak [1] - **BR rubber**: Attention should be paid to inventory reduction progress and autumn device maintenance [1] - **PTA**: Domestic production recovers, the basis declines rapidly, and downstream polyester starts to operate at a high load [1] - **Ethylene glycol**: The basis strengthens, but new device production and increased hedging pressure the market [1] - **Short - fiber**: Factory devices return, and market delivery willingness weakens [1] - **Benzene ethylene**: Supply increases significantly, and domestic import pressure rises [1] - **Big - three products**: Limited upward space due to weak domestic demand, with cost - end support [1] - **PE, PVC**: Sideways - weak trend due to factors such as limited maintenance support and supply pressure [1] - **LPG**: Crude oil production increase and other factors suppress upward movement [1]