周一，One River Asset Management分析师Eric Peters在最新专栏中引述对冲基金经理的观点指出，投资者正在押注2026年的政治周期将主导市场节奏。 这些资深交易员预期一季度将出现强劲反弹，但5月新任美联储主席上任后市场将面临考验，而特朗普为赢得中期选举将采取所有可能手段。 据Peters文章，多策略对冲基金经理Alpha表示，市场将上调全球增长预期，美国名义GDP增速可能升至5%甚至更高。财政刺激将提振需求，提前报税者将获 得大额退税，对消费形成显著推动。 华尔街策略师：2025年底无需冲刺 某大型华尔街机构全球首席策略师Biggie Too表示，2025年初市场最大的担忧是10年期美债收益率触及6%，而收益率回落至4%为今年市场提供了重要支撑。 Biggie表示，尽管有人认为2027年将是灾难性的一年，但投资者需要关注的是2026年的赚钱机会。当前没有人需要年底冲刺，今年已经表现出色，交易员正在 清理账簿为明年布局。 政治周期主导交易逻辑 这种需求驱动的增长将迫使美联储重新考虑利率政策。当总需求超过总供给时，无论谁领导美联储都将被迫加息而非降息。短期国债面临40-50个基点的抛 ...

Group 1 - Investors are betting that the political cycle in 2026 will dominate market trends, with expectations of a strong rebound in Q1, followed by challenges after the new Federal Reserve Chair takes office in May [1] - The consensus among multi-strategy hedge fund managers is that global growth expectations will be raised, with the U.S. nominal GDP growth potentially reaching 5% or higher due to fiscal stimulus boosting demand [1] - Demand-driven growth is expected to force the Federal Reserve to reconsider its interest rate policy, leading to a potential sell-off pressure of 40-50 basis points on short-term bonds [1] Group 2 - The demand for AI is experiencing an immediate surge, while supply-side improvements from AI investments are projected to take years, typically around 10 years [2] - The overall supply capacity of the economy has actually declined in the short term due to labor market and immigration policy constraints [2] - Inflation expectations are no longer stable, and if inflation rises again early next year, it may exhibit self-reinforcing and expectation-driven characteristics [2] Group 3 - Concerns about the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield reaching 6% by early 2025 are prevalent, but a drop back to 4% has provided significant support for the market this year [3] - Investors are advised to focus on profit opportunities in 2026 rather than worrying about a potential disaster in 2027, as this year has already shown strong performance [3] Group 4 - The market consensus indicates a clear trading path: a prosperous Q1 followed by a test when the new Federal Reserve Chair takes office on May 15 [4] - The midterm elections on November 3 are seen as a critical juncture, with Trump likely to employ all possible means to secure a win, shaping investor positioning [4] - There is a notable shift in risk assessment, with risk assets expected to perform well for a period, but adjustments in interest rate expectations may occur as consumer conditions improve [4]

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Core Viewpoint - The ongoing conflict between the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve regarding interest rate cuts has escalated from policy disagreements to a broader struggle over economic governance, impacting global markets. Group 1: Government Pressures for Rate Cuts - The U.S. government is under significant pressure to push for rapid and substantial interest rate cuts due to three main factors: fiscal pressure, political cycle dynamics, and the need to counteract the effects of increased tariffs [1][2]. - The federal government's interest expenditure for the fiscal year 2024 is projected to be approximately $1.1 trillion, with the national debt exceeding $37 trillion as of August 10, indicating a growing fiscal burden that the government hopes to alleviate through lower interest rates [1]. - The urgency for rate cuts is heightened by the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, as the government seeks to stimulate the economy and improve public perception through short-term market gains [1]. Group 2: Federal Reserve's Stance - The Federal Reserve remains resistant to the government's pressures, citing the need for a low inflation environment to justify rate cuts, and expressing concerns that high inflation could lead to a wage-price spiral if cuts are implemented prematurely [2][4]. - The core PCE price index rose by 2.8% year-on-year in June, exceeding expectations, which reinforces the Fed's cautious approach to interest rate adjustments [2]. - The Fed emphasizes its independence and the importance of maintaining data integrity, suggesting that succumbing to political pressure could undermine market trust and lead to adverse long-term effects [2][4]. Group 3: Employment Data and Political Maneuvering - Recent employment data indicates a rise in the unemployment rate and a downward revision of job creation figures, prompting the U.S. government to attempt to influence labor statistics and reshape the Federal Reserve's decision-making body [3][4]. - The dismissal of the Bureau of Labor Statistics head and the push for a new appointee who supports rate cuts reflect the government's strategy to manipulate data to create a rationale for lowering rates [3]. - The potential impact of these political maneuvers on the Federal Reserve's voting structure could influence upcoming decisions on interest rates, although the long-term consequences of undermining data credibility could be detrimental [3][4]. Group 4: Economic Implications and Future Outlook - The standoff between the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve highlights deep-rooted issues in U.S. economic governance, with the government’s push for rate cuts driven by an unsustainable debt-driven growth model [4][5]. - The Federal Reserve may be compelled to lower rates if unemployment rises significantly or consumer spending weakens, while a rebound in inflation due to tariffs could lead to a more cautious approach [4]. - Regardless of the outcome, this ongoing conflict reveals significant fractures in the governance of the U.S. economy, indicating a complex interplay between short-term political objectives and long-term economic stability [5].