Group 1 - The Federal Reserve decided to maintain the benchmark interest rate at 4.25% to 4.50%, marking the fifth consecutive time it has held rates steady [1] - The Fed's statement shifted from indicating steady economic expansion to acknowledging a slowdown in economic growth during the first half of the year [1] - There was a notable dissent in the Federal Open Market Committee, with two members voting against the decision to keep rates unchanged, advocating for a 25 basis point cut [1] Group 2 - The implementation of the "Build Back Better" tax and spending plan may increase the economic and debt costs of maintaining inflation targets, putting more pressure on the Fed's policy stance [2] - Fed Chair Powell tempered expectations for a rate cut in September, emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding tariffs and inflation, and stating that current rates are appropriate [3] - Concerns about the Fed's independence have arisen due to ongoing pressure from the White House, which could impact investor confidence in the U.S. economy and assets [3]

ATFX汇评：美元指数触底反弹，以欧元为代表的非美货币持续暴跌。7月24日至今，美元指数从最低97.08上涨至99.96，涨幅约 2.97%，创出6月份以来新高。同期的欧元从1.1787暴跌至最低1.1399点，累计跌幅3.269%，创出6月12日以来新低。其他非美货币 跌幅通胀较大，比如澳元从0.6623跌至0.6424，幅度3%、日元从145.84至149.52，幅度2.52%等等。 美元为何触底反弹？主要原因在于市场预期的变化。7月24日之前，市场人士对特朗普的关税政策极为焦虑，认为高关税会导致 双输的局面：全球经济衰退，美国短期受益，但长期无法独善其身。7月24日之后，市场人士发现，美国在与各国的贸易谈判中 占据绝对主导地位。美国和日本、英国、韩国、欧盟达成的贸易协议，几乎一边倒地利于美国。所以，市场人士对美国宏观经济 前景的预期，从之前的极度焦虑悲观，转变为现在的乐观。在乐观情绪的带动下，美元指数随之触底反弹。 美联储的货币政策是第二类利多因素。美联储主席鲍威尔和其他理事会成员顶住了美国总统特朗普的压力，在7月份的利率决议 上宣布维持4.25~4.5%的基准利率不变，这显著冲击了市场上关于美联储即将 ...

Summary of FOMC Statement Core Viewpoint - The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has decided to maintain the benchmark interest rate at 4.25%-4.50%, marking the fifth consecutive meeting without a change, which aligns with market expectations [1] Interest Rate Decision - There was a notable division in the voting, with members Waller and Bowman advocating for a rate cut, marking the first time in over 30 years that two members voted against the majority [2] Inflation Outlook - The FOMC did not alter its inflation language, indicating that inflation remains somewhat elevated [3] Economic Outlook - Economic growth has slowed in the first half of the year, and uncertainty regarding the economic outlook remains high [4] Powell's Press Conference Insights - Current policy stance is considered favorable; no decisions have been made regarding the September meeting, and future decisions will rely on incoming data [5] - Core PCE inflation is projected to rise by 2.7% year-over-year in June, while overall PCE is expected to increase by 2.5%; most long-term inflation expectations align with the Fed's target [6] - The economy is viewed as being in a stable position, although indicators suggest a slowdown in growth; the large infrastructure bill is not seen as particularly stimulative [7] - The labor market remains balanced, but there are evident downside risks [8] - The impact of tariffs on inflation is expected to be temporary, with 30% to 40% of core inflation attributed to tariffs; it is considered premature to assess the full impact of tariffs [9] - The dissenting members are expected to clarify their positions in the coming days, with both advocating for a rate cut [10] Market Reaction - Following the statement, market volatility was minimal; however, during Powell's remarks, gold prices dropped by $50, the dollar strengthened, and U.S. Treasury yields rebounded, with the 10-year yield reaching 4.38% and the 2-year yield approaching 4% [11] - U.S. stock markets faced downward pressure, and Bitcoin briefly fell below $116,000 per coin [12]

Group 1 - The Brazilian central bank has maintained the benchmark interest rate at 15% [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Central Bank of Brazil has decided to maintain the benchmark interest rate at 15% [1] Group 1 - The decision to keep the interest rate unchanged reflects the bank's strategy to control inflation and stabilize the economy [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Bank of Canada has decided to maintain the benchmark interest rate at 2.75%, citing economic fluctuations due to trade issues and tariffs [1] Economic Growth and Forecast - Canada experienced strong economic growth in the first quarter due to preemptive exports related to tariff issues, but the GDP is expected to decline by approximately 1.5% in the second quarter [1] - The decline is attributed to a sharp reversal in exports following the initial surge and decreased demand for Canadian goods from the U.S. due to tariff threats [1] - Economic indicators suggest an increasing surplus in the Canadian economy since January [1] Trade Policy and Economic Outlook - Despite recent clarity in U.S. trade policies, the unpredictability of U.S. trade actions and ongoing trade negotiations remain a concern [1] - The Bank of Canada forecasts that under current tariff conditions, economic growth will rebound to about 1% in the second half of the year, with continued economic weakness expected until 2026 [1] - A quicker rebound in economic growth is anticipated if tariff issues are alleviated, while an escalation of these issues could lead to continued economic contraction within the year [1] Interest Rate Decisions - The Bank of Canada previously lowered the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% in March and has kept it unchanged in April and June [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Bank of Canada has decided to maintain the benchmark interest rate at 2.75%, citing economic fluctuations due to trade issues and tariffs [1] Economic Performance - Canada experienced strong economic growth in the first quarter due to preemptive exports related to tariff issues, but the GDP is expected to decline by approximately 1.5% in the second quarter [1] - The decline is attributed to a sharp reversal in exports following the initial surge and decreased demand for Canadian goods from the U.S. due to tariff threats [1] - Economic indicators suggest an increasing surplus in the Canadian economy since January [1] Trade Policy and Forecast - Despite recent clarity in U.S. trade policies, the unpredictability of U.S. trade actions and ongoing trade negotiations remain a concern, with new industry tariff threats persisting [1] - The Bank of Canada forecasts that under current tariff conditions, economic growth will rebound to about 1% in the second half of the year, supported by stabilizing exports and gradual increases in household spending [1] - However, economic weakness is expected to continue until 2026, with potential for faster growth if tariff issues are resolved or further contraction if they escalate [1] Interest Rate Decisions - The Bank of Canada previously lowered the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% in March, maintaining this rate in April and June [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Central Bank of Russia has lowered the key interest rate by 200 basis points to 18%, marking the second rate cut since June 2023, aligning with market expectations [1][5]. Summary by Sections Interest Rate Decision - On July 25, the Central Bank of Russia announced a reduction of the key interest rate by 200 basis points to 18%, which was anticipated by the market [1]. - This decision follows a previous rate cut in June, where the rate was reduced by 100 basis points [5]. Inflation and Economic Outlook - The Central Bank's statement indicated that inflation pressures are decreasing faster than expected, with the seasonally adjusted annualized price growth rate dropping from 8.2% in Q1 to 4.8% in Q2, and core inflation falling from 8.8% to 4.5% [4]. - The bank projects inflation to decline to 6.0% - 7.0% by 2025 and return to the target level of 4.0% in 2026 [4]. - Despite the downward trend in inflation, long-term inflation expectations remain high, posing a risk to sustainable inflation reduction [4]. External Environment and Economic Predictions - The Central Bank has revised its oil price forecast for 2025 and 2026 down to $55 per barrel, citing trade frictions among major economies and increased supply from OPEC+ [4]. - Consequently, the bank has also slightly lowered its forecasts for exports and current account surplus for the next two years [4]. Currency and Monetary Policy - The statement highlighted that the ruble's exchange rate is influenced by both current account flows and capital account factors, with high interest rates maintaining the attractiveness of ruble assets [5]. - The Central Bank aims to ensure that inflation sustainably returns to 4% by maintaining a tight monetary policy when necessary [5]. Future Rate Expectations - Analysts predict that the Central Bank will continue to gradually lower the benchmark interest rate by 100 to 200 basis points at each policy meeting, targeting a rate of 14% by the end of the year [6].

Core Viewpoint - The Central Bank of Liberia has maintained the benchmark interest rate at 17.25% to stabilize the economy and control inflation [1] Group 1 - The decision to keep the interest rate unchanged reflects the bank's strategy to manage economic stability [1] - The current rate of 17.25% indicates a cautious approach in response to economic conditions [1] - This rate has implications for borrowing costs and investment decisions within the country [1]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content found Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The issuance scale of floating - rate bonds in China has shown a fluctuating upward trend in the past 30 years, with significant shrinkage in the past three years. The benchmark interest rate has changed from single to diverse, and the dominant bond varieties have alternated between policy - bank bonds and asset - backed securities. The issuance term has evolved from high concentration to dispersion and then back to concentration [29][35][45]. - The valuation of floating - rate bonds is based on the discounted cash flow method (DCF). The key difficulties lie in predicting future coupon payments and selecting the discount rate. The change in the benchmark interest rate and the term spread △y can affect the value of floating - rate bonds [106][109][144]. - Floating - rate bonds are more resistant to decline in a bear market but weaker in a bull market compared to fixed - rate bonds. The absolute value change of floating - rate bonds is complex, and its value is affected by the relative changes of the benchmark interest rate and the market interest rate [161][168][197]. - Based on the analysis of the cash - flow simulation of floating - rate bonds, the market implies that the 1 - year LPR will decline steadily in the next two years and then rise. The floating - rate bonds of China Development Bank imply a stronger expectation of interest - rate cuts than those of Agricultural Development Bank [319][339]. - Considering the expected interest - rate cuts in the second half of the year, the allocation value of floating - rate bonds may be lower than that of fixed - rate bonds [353][356]. Group 3: Summary According to the Directory 1. Floating - Rate Bond Historical Changes and Current Situation - **Historical Changes** - **Issuance Scale**: It has experienced three rounds of expansion and adjustment in the past 30 years. The first round (1995 - 2002) was an exploration period with the first breakthrough to the 10 - billion - level. The second round (2003 - 2013) was a consolidation period with the scale reaching 50 - billion - level. The third round (2014 - 2024) was a mature and fluctuating period with the peak exceeding 60 - billion - level, but it has shrunk significantly in the past three years [35][37]. - **Benchmark Interest Rate**: It has changed from a single 1 - year fixed - deposit interest rate to a diverse range, including 7 - day repo rate average, LIBOR, SHIBOR, LPR, etc. Currently, LPR and DR series have become the mainstream [41][45][48]. - **Bond Varieties**: Policy - bank bonds and asset - backed securities have alternately dominated. Policy - bank bonds were dominant in the early stage, and asset - backed securities took the lead in 2014. Since 2022, policy - bank bonds have regained the dominant position [50][60][61]. - **Issuance Term**: It has evolved from high concentration in the 7 - 10 - year term to dispersion and then back to concentration in the 2 - 3 - year term [65][71][72]. - **Current Situation** - As of the end of 2024, the stock of floating - rate bonds in China was 50.08 billion yuan, accounting for 0.3% of the total bond balance. The top three in terms of bond varieties are policy - bank bonds, ABS, and non - financial corporate credit bonds. The top three in terms of benchmark interest rates are 1 - year LPR, DR007, and 5 - year LPR [78]. 2. Floating - Rate Bond Valuation Method - **Valuation Principle and Theoretical Calculation Method**: It is based on the DCF method. The key is to predict future coupon payments and select the discount rate. The China Foreign Exchange Trade System has a specific valuation formula for non - option - embedded and non - early - repayment floating - rate bonds. However, the simple model does not reflect the market's expectation of future interest rates [106][112][116]. - **Analysis of Factors Affecting Investment Value**: The change in the benchmark interest rate can affect the value of floating - rate bonds. Generally, an increase in the benchmark interest rate leads to a decline in bond value, and vice versa. The impact is greater when the valuation date is farther from the reset date. The term spread △y also affects the bond value, and its impact needs to be considered in combination with the benchmark interest rate [120][139][144]. 3. Relative Value Assessment of Floating - Rate Bonds (Based on Historical Backtracking) - Floating - rate bonds are more resistant to decline in a bear market but weaker in a bull market compared to fixed - rate bonds. In a rising - interest - rate environment, the price decline of floating - rate bonds is smaller than that of fixed - rate bonds. In a falling - interest - rate environment, the performance of fixed - rate bonds is better [161][162][180]. 4. Absolute Value Assessment of Floating - Rate Bonds (Based on Historical Backtracking) - The absolute value change of floating - rate bonds is complex. By observing the historical trends of two floating - rate bonds with DR007 as the benchmark interest rate, it is found that when the benchmark interest rate and the market interest rate change in opposite directions, the value change direction of floating - rate bonds is clear; when they move in the same direction, the value change direction cannot be determined; when they are flat, the value center is stable [197][269][271]. 5. Future Interest - Rate Cut Path Implied by Current Floating - Rate Bonds - By simulating the cash flows of three actively traded floating - rate bonds of Agricultural Development Bank, it is inferred that the 1 - year LPR will decline steadily in the next two years and then rise. The floating - rate bonds of China Development Bank imply a stronger expectation of interest - rate cuts and a faster interest - rate cut speed than those of Agricultural Development Bank [319][339]. 6. Consideration of Floating - Rate Bond Investment Value - Considering the expected interest - rate cuts in the second half of the year, the allocation value of floating - rate bonds may be lower than that of fixed - rate bonds. For DR007 floating - rate bonds, the decline of DR007 may compress the coupon income, and different interest - rate cut scenarios will affect the capital gains of floating - rate bonds [353][356][362].