Group 1 - Several village banks in Zhejiang, Guizhou, and Jilin have announced reductions in deposit interest rates, with decreases ranging from 10 to 20 basis points [1] - Jiangsu Bank has lowered its three-year fixed deposit rate from 1.85% to 1.75%, a reduction of 10 basis points, while Zhejiang Shengzhou Ruifeng Village Bank has reduced its five-year fixed deposit rate to 1.3% [1] - The four major banks' two-year, three-year, and five-year deposit rates are currently at 1.05%, 1.25%, and 1.30%, respectively, which were adjusted in May [1] Group 2 - The trend of interest rate cuts typically starts with large banks lowering their deposit rates, followed by smaller banks [3] - Smaller banks have been quicker to follow the rate cuts initiated by larger banks, with some even offering lower rates than the major banks, such as Beijing Huairou Rongxing Village Bank's three-year and five-year rates at 1.20% [4] Group 3 - A new round of interest rate cuts may be on the horizon as smaller banks have nearly completed their adjustments [5] - The latest Loan Prime Rate (LPR) has remained unchanged for three consecutive months, leading to speculation about potential rate cuts in September [6] Group 4 - The likelihood of a rate cut in September hinges on two main factors: the actions of the Federal Reserve and domestic economic data [8] - The Federal Reserve has maintained its interest rate at 4.25%-4.5% as of July, with employment and inflation data being critical indicators for future rate decisions [10] Group 5 - Market analysis suggests a 92% probability of a rate cut in September, with expectations of a 25 basis point reduction, potentially increasing to 50 basis points if employment data worsens [10] - Warren Buffett's recent investments in housing-related stocks indicate a belief that lower interest rates are forthcoming, which could signal a turning point for the housing industry [13] Group 6 - Domestic economic data shows underperformance, with July's consumption growth at 3.7%, industrial value-added growth at 5.7%, and fixed asset investment growth at only 1.6%, all below market expectations [14][15] - The reliance on exports is insufficient to support economic growth, and uncertainties in exports further complicate the outlook for September's LPR adjustments [15]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - Overseas risk appetite continues to contract, with A-shares surging and the Science and Technology Innovation 50 leading the gains. The market is waiting for the further development of the relationships among the US, Europe, Russia, and Ukraine, as well as the guidance from Fed Chair Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole Global Central Bank Annual Meeting on Friday [2][5]. - The prices of precious metals rebounded due to increased market uncertainty. Copper prices are waiting for a driving force. Aluminum prices are expected to adjust within a limited range. Alumina prices face increasing pressure. Zinc prices are stabilizing and recovering. Lead prices are weakly oscillating. Tin prices are in a tangled state. Industrial silicon prices are weakly oscillating. Lithium carbonate prices are fluctuating widely. Nickel prices are oscillating within a range. Crude oil prices are oscillating. Soybean and rapeseed meal prices may oscillate. Palm oil prices may oscillate and adjust [4][6][8][10][11][13][15][16][19][20][21][22][25]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Macro - Overseas: The Fed's July meeting minutes released hawkish signals. Most people believe that inflation risks are higher than employment risks, with differences focusing on the impact of tariffs and interest rate levels. Some are worried about the instability of long - term inflation expectations and the fragility of the US Treasury market, and also concerned about the potential risks of stablecoins. Trump pressured to remove "dissidents" from the Fed, and the independence of the Fed is under threat. The market risk appetite continues to decline, with the US dollar index oscillating weakly, the 10Y US Treasury yield slightly declining, and US stocks continuing to fall. Gold, copper, and oil all rebounded. Attention is paid to the US August PMI tonight [2]. - Domestic: Leaders conducted intensive research and made speeches. A - shares rebounded after Wednesday's oscillation, with the trading volume shrinking to 2.45 trillion yuan. The market risk appetite recovered, the Science and Technology Innovation 50 rose by more than 3%, and sectors such as GPU and liquor led the gains. The bond market fell again as the stock market strengthened. The short - term risk appetite may be approaching the peak, and the bond market is expected to start a recovery [3]. 3.2 Precious Metals - On Wednesday, international precious metal futures prices both closed higher. Trump's call for Fed Governor Cook to resign increased market uncertainty, the US dollar index turned down, and precious metal prices rebounded. The Fed's July meeting minutes were hawkish. The meeting between the leaders of the US, Ukraine, and Russia cooled down. Investor risk aversion increased. Short - term precious metal prices are expected to maintain an oscillating trend [4][5]. 3.3 Copper - On Wednesday, the main contract of Shanghai copper oscillated narrowly, and LME copper sought support at the 9700 level. The macro situation shows that the Fed is facing a dilemma between rising inflation and a deteriorating employment market. The market is highly concerned about Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole Central Bank Annual Meeting on Friday. The CME observation tool shows that the probability of a Fed rate cut in September is 85%. In terms of industry, First Quantum has launched a $1.25 billion expansion project for its Kansanshi copper mine in Zambia. Short - term copper prices are expected to maintain an oscillating state waiting for a driving force [6][7]. 3.4 Aluminum - On Wednesday, the main contract of Shanghai aluminum closed at 20,535 yuan/ton, down 0.19%. The LME aluminum closed at $2,577/ton, up 0.37%. The Fed's July meeting minutes were hawkish. The short - term attitude of the Fed needs to be further observed. Fundamentally, aluminum prices have slightly declined in the past two days. At the transition between the off - season and peak season, downstream restocking at low prices has slightly improved, and the spot discount has converged. Technically, the downward adjustment range of aluminum prices is expected to be limited [8][9]. 3.5 Alumina - On Wednesday, the main contract of alumina futures closed at 3,147 yuan/ton, up 0.03%. The supply of alumina is expected to increase in the future, and the warehouse receipt inventory continues to accumulate, so the price pressure is increasing. Attention should be paid to the changes in production capacity [10]. 3.6 Zinc - On Wednesday, the main contract of Shanghai zinc oscillated narrowly during the day and slightly shifted upwards at night, and LME zinc closed higher. In July, the import of zinc concentrates exceeded expectations, while the import of refined zinc met expectations. Currently, raw materials are abundant. As zinc prices fall to near the previous low, downstream price fixing at low points increases. Short - term zinc prices are stabilizing and recovering, waiting for the guidance from Powell's speech on Friday [11][12]. 3.7 Lead - On Wednesday, the main contract of Shanghai lead oscillated narrowly both during the day and at night, and LME lead closed higher. Globally, the high visible inventory exerts pressure on lead prices. Domestically, the improvement in consumption falls short of expectations, and the production side is relatively stable. Lead prices lack the driving force to rise but also have no continuous downward momentum due to cost support. The fundamentals maintain a state of weak supply and demand [13][14]. 3.8 Tin - On Wednesday, the main contract of Shanghai tin first declined and then rebounded during the day and moved horizontally at night, and LME tin oscillated. In July, Myanmar's tin mines resumed production, but China's imports from Myanmar decreased instead. Indonesia's exports of refined tin decreased month - on - month, and overseas supplies remained tight. In the short term, the low LME inventory is difficult to reverse. Near Powell's speech, the expectation of a rate cut in September is volatile, and tin prices are in a tangled state [15]. 3.9 Industrial Silicon - On Wednesday, the main contract of industrial silicon oscillated weakly. Fundamentally, the supply side is showing a marginal loosening trend, while the demand side has limited consumption growth. The social inventory decreased slightly last week. The domestic anti - involution sentiment has cooled down. Short - term futures prices are expected to enter a weakly oscillating state [16][17]. 3.10 Carbonate Lithium - On Wednesday, carbonate lithium was weakly running, and the spot price was stable. An upstream salt factory in Jiangxi announced the resumption of production, but the actual output in August is expected to be limited. The core factor driving the wide - range price fluctuations may be the market's lack of confidence in the supply contraction promoted by policies. Short - term lithium prices may fluctuate widely due to emotional disturbances [19]. 3.11 Nickel - On Wednesday, nickel prices oscillated. The Fed's July meeting minutes showed that the economic outlook remains pessimistic. Under the expectation of abundant nickel ore supply, the price is still strong, but nickel iron plants are under cost pressure. The refined nickel market is warming up. Nickel prices are at the lower end of the range, and attention should be paid to the rebound at low levels [20]. 3.12 Crude Oil - On Wednesday, crude oil oscillated and strengthened. The market is waiting for the progress of the tripartite peace talks, and the market disturbances are relatively limited. The significant inventory reduction by the EIA has temporarily boosted market sentiment. However, the bearish fundamentals and the expectation of cooling geopolitical risks remain unchanged, and oil prices maintain an oscillating and wait - and - see state [21]. 3.13 Soybean and Rapeseed Meal - On Wednesday, the soybean meal 01 contract fell, and the rapeseed meal 01 contract rose. The second - day inspection results showed that the number of soybean pods in Nebraska was good, while that in Indiana was slightly lower than the same period last year. The dry weather in the US soybean - producing areas is expected to continue, and the yield per unit may be lowered. US soybean growers hope to reach a trade agreement with China. Short - term soybean and rapeseed meal prices may oscillate [22][23][24]. 3.14 Palm Oil - On Wednesday, the palm oil 01 contract fell. The latest data shows that the export demand for Malaysian palm oil is good, which supports the price and limits the decline. The US's exemption obligation for small refineries may be introduced earlier than expected, and US soybean oil oscillated and fell. Short - term palm oil prices may oscillate and adjust [25][26].

Group 1 - The meeting minutes indicate that almost all officials support maintaining interest rates unchanged, with the pro-maintenance faction arguing that the impact of tariff policies on inflation remains unclear, while the opposing faction advocates for preemptive measures against potential economic downturn risks [2] - The July non-farm employment data was significantly revised down to 114,000 from the previous 206,000, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.3% [2] - Fed officials Waller and Bowman noted that price fluctuations caused by tariffs are one-time events and should not primarily influence monetary policy [2] Group 2 - Recent economic data shows structural inflation divergence, with goods price growth slowing to 1.7% while service sector inflation remains high at 4.2% [3] - The job market is deteriorating faster than expected, with the July unemployment rate exceeding 4% and job vacancy rates dropping to 5.3% [3] - The meeting minutes suggest that the Fed may be adjusting its policy framework, with Powell attempting to calculate "inflation excluding tariffs," reflecting confusion in addressing the impacts of new trade policies [3] - The Fed is increasingly focusing on financial stability risks, as indicated by a 2.1% decline in commercial real estate prices and a 15% rise in small business bankruptcy rates, showing the high-interest rate environment's impact on the real economy [3]

Group 1 - The U.S. stock market experienced mixed results, with the Nasdaq down 0.67%, S&P 500 down 0.24%, and Dow Jones up 0.04% [1] - Major tech stocks saw declines, with Intel leading the drop at approximately 7%, while Google, Tesla, Apple, and Amazon fell over 1% [1] - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rose by 0.33%, with mixed performances among popular Chinese stocks, including a rise of 8% for GDS Holdings and over 3% for Tiger Brokers [1] Group 2 - The Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes revealed that only two officials supported a rate cut, with the majority favoring the current rate of 4.25%-4.50% [2] - The release of July's non-farm payroll data showed job additions far below expectations, with an increase in unemployment and a drop in labor participation rate to its lowest since late 2022 [2] - The minutes indicated a significant internal division within the Fed regarding interest rate decisions, marking the first time since 1993 that multiple officials publicly disagreed [2] Group 3 - The S&P 500 index saw a significant sell-off, losing approximately $1 trillion in market capitalization over four days due to concerns over the Fed's hawkish stance and high valuations in tech stocks [3] - Nvidia experienced a nearly 4% drop before the release of the Fed minutes, while Palantir saw a maximum intraday decline of over 9%, marking a cumulative drop of 23.87% since August 12 [3] Group 4 - Investor sentiment is divided, with some viewing the market downturn as a buying opportunity, while others believe that high valuations necessitate profit-taking [4][5] - Analysts suggest that the current market has fully priced in future positives, leaving little room for error, which could lead to a fragile balance [5]

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve's July 29-30 meeting minutes reveal increasing internal divisions regarding monetary policy, particularly concerning tariff impacts, inflation risks, and employment market conditions [1][2] - The decision to maintain interest rates in the 4.25% to 4.5% range was made with a vote of 9 to 2, marking the first time since 1993 that two Fed governors disagreed with the majority [1] - Officials expressed differing views on the impact of tariffs on inflation, with some advocating for more time to assess trade policy effects, while others argued that waiting for clearer signals is impractical [1] Group 2 - In the employment market, some officials noted low unemployment rates and near "maximum employment," while others pointed to slowing wage growth and reduced job creation, indicating a potential cooling in labor demand [2] - The minutes highlighted concerns about economic activity growth remaining subdued in the second half of the year, with actual income growth slowing potentially suppressing household consumption [2] - The upcoming employment report, which revised down non-farm payrolls by 258,000 for May and June, may exacerbate the Fed's internal concerns about economic slowdown [2] Group 3 - External political pressures complicate the Fed's internal divisions, with President Trump repeatedly calling for significant rate cuts and criticizing Fed Chair Powell's leadership [3] - Both Waller and Bowman, appointed by Trump, are viewed as potential successors, with Waller advocating for gradual rate cuts of up to 150 basis points [3] - Powell acknowledged the strong and logical viewpoints of Bowman and Waller, emphasizing that the meeting discussions were thorough [3]

Core Viewpoint - The focus of the market is on the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy, which impacts the monetary environment, real estate, consumer finance, and the overall economic outlook [1][10] Inflation Data - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% month-on-month in July, with an annual rate of 2.7%. The core CPI increased by 3.1% year-on-year, remaining above the Fed's 2% target. The core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index is expected to rise by 0.3% in July, with an annual rate potentially reaching 3% [3][7] Employment Market - The employment market remains resilient, but monthly job growth has slowed, with the unemployment rate holding steady at a low of 4.2%. This combination of high inflation and slightly cooling employment makes the monetary policy path more delicate [7][10] Federal Reserve Meeting - Investors should pay close attention to the upcoming annual central bank meeting, as speeches may provide important signals regarding future policy direction. The market widely anticipates a 0.25 percentage point rate cut in September, with the possibility of a similar adjustment later in the year [7][10] Investment Strategy - The company advises that market volatility may increase until interest rate expectations become clearer. Real estate, bonds, and interest rate-sensitive assets will be directly affected. The dollar's performance will largely depend on changes in interest rate expectations, with potential downward pressure if stronger rate cut signals are released [10]

在纪要公布前，芝商所（CME）的美联储观察工具显示，美联储将政策利率从当前4.25%-4.50%区间下 调25个基点的概率为85%。 美联储上月决定维持利率不变，引发两位高层官员的反对——他们希望降息以防范就业市场进一步疲 软。北京时间周四凌晨公布的这场为期两天会议的纪要可能会显示他们的担忧是否已引起其他政策制定 者的共鸣，这或许会强化下月可能开始降息的预期。 7月29日至30日联邦公开市场委员会（FOMC）会议结束后不到48小时，劳工部数据似乎印证了美联储 负责监管的副主席鲍曼和理事沃勒的担忧。 当时的数据显示，7月新增就业远低于预期，失业率小幅上升，劳动参与率降至2022年末以来最低。更 令人不安的是，前两个月的就业增长数据遭历史性下修，抹去了5月和6月逾25万个原本被认为已创造的 岗位，严重动摇了"就业市场仍强劲"的主流说法。这一事件令美国总统特朗普极为愤怒，他随后解雇了 劳工统计局局长。 然而，此后的数据给另一阵营提供了依据——该阵营更担忧特朗普激进的关税政策可能重燃通胀，因此 反对迅速降息。7月核心消费者通胀年率超预期；随后生产者价格也意外大幅上涨。 "7月FOMC会议纪要将更细致地展现委员会内部的 ...

Group 1 - Global market sentiment is cautious as investors await signals from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole annual meeting from August 21 to 23 [1][2] - Economists suggest Powell may adopt a more cautious tone this year compared to last year, where he explicitly mentioned the reasons for potential rate cuts [1][2] - The likelihood of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve next month is over 80%, according to the interest rate futures market [2] Group 2 - Investors are also looking forward to the release of the Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes for additional policy clues [3] - Current inflation levels in the U.S. remain above the established target, with some opinions attributing this to one-time factors rather than a long-term trend [3] - The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is expected to have differing views on the possibility of a rate cut in September, with a consensus leaning towards a 25 basis point cut rather than a 50 basis point cut [3]

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Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided in the report Core Viewpoints of the Report - The Jackson Hole Global Central Bank Annual Meeting will be a "watershed" for the Fed's policy direction. The market should focus on three key signals: labor market judgment, inflation risk statements, and emphasis on policy flexibility [2][36] - Powell's speech at the meeting is likely to maintain a "neutral to hawkish" stance, emphasizing "inflation resilience" and "policy flexibility" to guide the market to reduce bets on "consecutive rate cuts" [3] - The Fed's core goal of "balancing inflation and growth" remains unchanged. The game between the lagged impact of tariffs and economic downside risks will be the main line of future monetary policy [3] Summary by Directory Introduction: Policy Weathervane Significance of the Jackson Hole Annual Meeting - The Jackson Hole Annual Meeting is a key platform for the Fed to release major policy signals. The policy statements at this meeting often set the tone for subsequent monetary policies [4][7] Current Economic Background and Complexity of the Fed's Policy Environment Macro - economic and Policy Pressure Intertwined - The US economy shows multiple contradictory features. Inflation pressure is structurally differentiated, with core CPI showing more resilience. The labor market is cooling but still has some strength, and external policy pressure has increased significantly [8][11][13] - As of August 19, the market's probability of a 25 - basis - point rate cut in September has reached 90%, and some institutions have even raised the probability of a 50 - basis - point rate cut [13] Fed's Internal Disagreement - The dovish camp is concerned about economic downside risks and employment market slowdown, advocating for near - term rate cuts. The hawkish camp emphasizes labor market resilience and inflation rebound risks, advocating maintaining high interest rates [14] Key Economic Data Analysis July US CPI Data - July CPI showed "overall stability and strong core." Energy prices declined, food prices were stable, while core services inflation was strong. Different commodity items were affected differently by tariffs and demand [15] July US PPI Data - July PPI showed an unexpected increase, mainly driven by services. The increase in PPI may not fully reflect fundamental inflation pressure, but it indicates potential upward risks for future CPI [22][23] Root Causes of the July CPI and PPI Divergence - The divergence between CPI and PPI reflects the complexity of inflation transmission, including a 1 - 3 - month time lag in cost transfer and possible statistical differences [25] Possible Scenarios of Powell's Speech and Policy Signal Analysis - Scenario 1: Absence from the meeting. This is a "passive neutral" strategy to avoid market volatility and leave policy decisions to economic data before the September meeting [27] - Scenario 2: Deliver a "non - substantial" speech. This is to maintain policy options' openness and postpone the final decision to the September meeting [28] - Scenario 3: Moderately release rate - cut signals. This requires further deterioration of employment data and significant escalation of external pressure from the Trump administration [28] Market Expectations and Future Monetary Policy Outlook Short - term Market Expectations and Risks - Market expectations of the number of rate cuts this year are around 3 times, but this is at risk of adjustment. US economic downside risks are accumulating, making short - term policy expectations more complex [34] Medium - to - Long - term Monetary Policy Path - The lagged impact of tariffs will be a key constraint on the Fed's policy in the next 1 - 2 years. In Q4 2025, inflation pressure may intensify, and in 2026, inflation is likely to fall, opening up room for significant rate cuts [34] Conclusion: Core Observation Points of the Jackson Hole Annual Meeting - The meeting will be a "watershed" for the Fed's policy. The market should focus on labor market judgment, inflation risk statements, and policy flexibility [36]