美联储主席鲍威尔在货币政策例会后的记者会上表示，当前劳动力市场活力不足且略显疲软，美联储需 要平衡"双重使命的两端"。被问及有新的理事成员加入，鲍威尔强调美联储将坚定致力于保持其独立 性。对于25个基点的降息幅度，他认为市场已经提前消化了预期，但此次降息非常重要，是对劳动力市 场的支持。 声明称，最近的指标表明美国上半年经济活动有所放缓。就业增长放缓，失业率略有上升但仍处于低 位。通胀率有所上升，仍处于略高水平。美联储寻求在较长时期内实现充分就业和2%通胀目标。经济 前景不确定性仍然较高。美联储密切关注其双重使命面临的风险，并判断就业形势的下行风险已经上 升。 声明称，为实现目标并鉴于风险平衡的变化，美联储决定将联邦基金利率目标区间下调25个基点到4% 至4.25%的水平。在考虑进一步调整利率时，美联储将仔细评估后续数据、不断变化的前景以及风险平 衡。美联储将继续减持美国国债、机构债券和机构抵押贷款支持证券。 声明提到，美国总统特朗普提名的美联储理事斯蒂芬·米兰投票反对此次利率决策，主张将联邦基金利 率目标区间下调50个基点。 当天，美联储公布的经济预测概要显示，与6月时相比，美联储将今年的GDP增速预期中值 ...

Core Viewpoint - New Zealand's economy contracted more than expected in the second quarter due to rising unemployment and global uncertainties affecting demand [1] Economic Performance - The revised GDP for the first quarter showed a growth of 0.9%, while the GDP for the three months ending in June decreased by 0.9%, contrasting with economists' expectations of a 0.3% contraction [1] Monetary Policy Implications - The sluggish response of the economy to significant interest rate cuts by the central bank suggests that cooling demand may alleviate inflationary pressures, potentially allowing the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to further lower interest rates by the end of the year [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve is expected to lower the benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4% to 4.25%, marking the lowest level since the end of 2022, but the focus is on future monetary policy direction rather than the immediate rate cut [4][13]. Economic Conditions - The significant slowdown in the job market is a primary reason for the Fed's shift in policy [5]. - Recent data shows that from June to August, the average monthly job growth was only 29,000, far below the expected 150,000, with a downward revision of 911,000 jobs added over the past year [7]. - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.9% year-on-year in August, the highest level this year, exceeding the 2% policy target, although concerns about inflation are being overshadowed by the urgency of declining employment [8]. Political Context - The upcoming Fed meeting is characterized by unprecedented political pressure, with President Trump advocating for a drastic rate cut to 1% and criticizing Fed Chair Powell [9][11]. - There are ongoing personnel disputes within the Fed, including attempts by Trump to influence board appointments, which could have long-term implications for Fed policy [11][12]. Market Focus - While a rate cut is anticipated, the market is more concerned with the Fed's future signals regarding monetary policy [13]. - Fed Chair Powell's emphasis on prioritizing employment over inflation will be closely monitored, as will the Fed's updated economic forecasts, which will influence market expectations for future rate cuts [14].

Core Viewpoint - The upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision is highly anticipated, with market reactions closely tied to the specific phrases used by Chairman Jerome Powell during his address [1] Group 1: Market Reactions - Powell's greeting of "good afternoon" typically signals hawkish stances on inflation and interest rate hikes, often leading to a decline in major stock indices, with a noted drop of over 1.5% in the day following such remarks [1] - Conversely, when Powell opens with "hello everyone," it is more likely to indicate dovish signals regarding economic soft landing and policy easing, with historical data showing a greater than 60% probability of the S&P 500 rising the next day [1] Group 2: Technological Adaptation - Wall Street institutions have implemented AI systems to analyze Powell's lip movements in real-time, allowing for rapid trading decisions based on the phonetic sounds he makes [1] - The AI system triggers short positions in Treasury futures within 0.3 seconds upon detecting the "g" sound, while it increases risk asset positions when the "h" sound is identified [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that U.S. retail sales showed a robust increase of 0.6% in August, matching the revised growth rate of July and significantly exceeding market expectations of 0.2%, suggesting strong consumer spending despite global economic uncertainties [1] - Non-store retailers experienced a substantial sales increase of 2%, leading among retail categories, while clothing stores and sporting goods, musical instrument, and book stores saw sales growth of 1% and 0.8% respectively [1] - The data reflects a second consecutive month of 0.6% growth in retail sales, indicating sustained consumer demand [1] Group 2 - Despite the positive retail sales data, potential risks are highlighted, including uncertainties from Trump's tariff comments that may lead to rising product prices, with some sales growth possibly attributed to price increases rather than volume [1] - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded its largest increase in seven months, which could weaken actual purchasing power, while a softening labor market characterized by slowing hiring and rising unemployment rates threatens future consumption, particularly for low-income households [1] - A survey indicates that spending growth among younger consumers and Generation X (born 1965-1980) is particularly weak, correlating with reduced wage increases from job changes, suggesting a potential decline in future consumption momentum [2] Group 3 - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that import prices rose by 0.3% in August, marking the largest month-over-month increase since January, contrary to market expectations of a decline [2] - Non-fuel import prices increased by 0.4%, reversing the previous month's stagnation, while fuel import prices decreased by 0.8% [2] - Export prices also rose by 0.3% in August, driven by increases in consumer goods, non-agricultural industrial supplies, and capital goods, with a year-over-year increase of 3.4% indicating sustained overseas demand [2]

Group 1 - The preliminary report from the University of Michigan indicates a decline in the U.S. consumer confidence index to 55.4 in September, marking the lowest level since May and a second consecutive month of decline [1][2] - The report highlights that the long-term inflation expectations have risen for two consecutive months, contributing to increased uncertainty in the economic outlook [2] - The decline in consumer confidence suggests potential reductions in consumer spending, which could negatively impact overall economic growth [2] Group 2 - Analysts point out that the ongoing decrease in consumer confidence reflects the dual pressures of slowing growth and rising inflation facing the U.S. economy [2] - The increase in the probability of personal unemployment among consumers indicates heightened concerns about job market stability, which weighs heavily on consumer sentiment [2] - Recent data shows that in August, U.S. employers added only 22,000 jobs, significantly below market expectations, indicating a slowdown in the labor market [2]

Group 1 - Morgan Stanley predicts the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points in each of the remaining three meetings this year, accelerating the timeline from previous expectations of cuts only in September and December [1] - The Federal Reserve is expected to lower rates consecutively starting from next week's meeting, reaching a target range of 3.00%-3.25% by January 2024, with additional cuts anticipated in April and July 2026 [1] - The market anticipates a 92.7% probability of a 25 basis point cut in the upcoming meeting, with a 7.3% chance of a 50 basis point cut, although Standard Chartered is the only institution predicting a 50 basis point cut this month [1] Group 2 - The U.S. added only 22,000 non-farm jobs in August, significantly below the expected 75,000, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.4% month-on-month and 2.9% year-on-year, both exceeding expectations [1] - Despite ongoing inflationary pressures, market expectations for rate cuts remain largely unaffected [1] - The Federal Reserve's previous rate cuts from September to December last year totaled 100 basis points, bringing the target range to 4.25%-4.50%, but the Fed has paused cuts five times this year due to inflation risks from tariff policies [2]

Group 1: Gold Market Analysis - Gold prices are currently experiencing a volatile upward trend, trading around $3646.18 per ounce, following a slight decline of 0.2% to $3632.49 per ounce [2] - Year-to-date, gold prices have increased by 38%, driven by geopolitical risks, inflation pressures, and expectations surrounding U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve monetary policy [2] - The latest U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August rose by 2.9% year-on-year, marking a seven-month high, while initial jobless claims surged to 263,000, indicating a weakening labor market [2] - Despite a recent pullback from a record high of $3674.36, the overall bullish trend for gold remains intact, with support levels identified around $3620 [3][5] Group 2: Oil Market Analysis - Brent crude oil futures fell by 0.45% to $66.07 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped by 0.5% to $62.00 per barrel, reflecting ongoing market pressure [6] - The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that global supply growth will outpace expectations by 2025 due to OPEC+ production plans, while OPEC maintains a positive outlook for global demand growth [6] - The oil market is currently facing a dual challenge of increasing supply and demand uncertainties, with OPEC+ deciding to raise production quotas starting in October [6] - Technical analysis indicates that oil prices are in a weak downward trend, with short-term resistance levels at $65.0-$66.0 and support levels at $62.0-$61.0 [7]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core View of the Report - In the short - term, inflation pressure in the US still exists, but the rebound is relatively limited, supporting the Fed's August rate cut. The increase in the weekly initial jobless claims in the US highlights the downward risk in the job market and boosts the expectation of three rate cuts by the Fed this year, which supports precious metal prices. However, the strong performance of domestic and overseas bond markets restricts the attractiveness of gold, while silver benefits from risk improvement and shows a strong performance similar to industrial products. Before the rate cut is implemented, precious metal prices are expected to remain at a high level, and long positions can be held, but the risk of increased volatility should be watched out for [5]. - In the long - term, due to the Fed's rate - cut expectation, continuous global geopolitical uncertainty, intensified great - power competition, and the wave of de - dollarization, along with the continuous gold purchases by global central banks, the long - term center of gold prices is likely to continue to rise [5]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market Quotes - On September 11, the main contract of Shanghai gold futures closed down 0.31% to 830.78 yuan/gram, and the main contract of Shanghai silver futures closed up 0.28% to 9,798 yuan/kilogram [5]. Price and Spread Data - **Price Data**: On September 11, compared with September 10, London gold spot rose 0.2%, COMEX silver fell 0.2%, AG (T + D) fell 0.3%, London silver spot rose 0.1%, AU2510 fell 0.3%, COMEX gold fell 0.3%, AG2510 remained unchanged, and AU (T + D) remained unchanged [5]. - **Spread Data**: For spreads on September 11 compared with September 10, the spread of gold TD - SHFE active price decreased by 17.1%, the spread of silver TD - SHFE active price decreased by 16.3%, the spread of gold domestic - foreign (TD - London) increased by 1.2%, the spread of silver domestic - foreign (TD - London) decreased by 22.0%, the SHFE gold - silver ratio decreased by 0.4%, the AU2512 - 2510 spread increased by 12.0%, the AG2512 - 2510 spread increased by 15.0% [5]. Position and Inventory Data - **Position Data**: For COMEX gold non - commercial long positions on September 10 compared with September 9, the number increased by 14.52%, and for COMEX silver non - commercial long positions, it increased by 7.83%. The number of gold ETF - SPDR positions increased by 16.43%, and the number of silver ETF - SLV positions decreased by 14.79% [5]. - **Inventory Data**: On September 10 compared with September 9, SHFE gold inventory increased by 0.96%, COMEX silver inventory remained unchanged, SHFE silver inventory increased by 0.47%, and COMEX gold inventory increased by 9.14% [5]. Interest Rate, Exchange Rate and Stock Market Data - On September 11 compared with September 10, the 2 - year US Treasury yield remained unchanged, the 10 - year US Treasury yield decreased by 0.98%, the US dollar/Chinese yuan central parity rate increased by 2.06%, NYWEX crude oil decreased by 0.04%, the S&P 500 increased by 0.08%, the US dollar index increased by 0.30%, and VIX increased by 1.56% [5].

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve is preparing to restart a rate-cutting cycle, diverging from other major central banks that are nearing the end of their easing cycles [1][2] - Market expectations indicate that the Federal Reserve may cut rates by 25 basis points next week, with a cumulative reduction of nearly 70 basis points by the end of the year, and some institutions do not rule out a 50 basis points cut [1] - The European Central Bank has maintained its rate at 2% and lowered its inflation forecast for 2027 to 1.9%, with a 50% probability of a rate cut around mid-2026 [1] Group 2 - The Bank of Japan is the only major central bank tightening its monetary policy, with potential for a rate hike by the end of the year despite domestic political uncertainties [1] - The Bank of Canada is expected to restart rate cuts next week due to weak economic conditions and rising unemployment, with two more cuts anticipated by January next year [1] - The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has already cut rates by 25 basis points last month and is expected to cut again in October and by the end of the year [1]