Employment Data Revision - Since 2025, U.S. non-farm employment data has been revised down by a total of 461,000 jobs, indicating a more significant weakness in the labor market than initially reported[2] - Historical patterns show that significant downward revisions in non-farm data often precede economic slowdowns, as seen during the 2001 internet bubble and the 2008 financial crisis[3] - The downward trend in non-farm data has been consistent over the past three years, with revisions of 546,000, 577,000, and 461,000 jobs respectively[3] Labor Market Indicators - Job vacancies have decreased from a peak of 12.134 million in March 2022 to 7.437 million by June 2025, a decline of nearly 40%[10] - The unemployment rate has risen from 3.5% in late 2023 to 4.2% by July 2025, reflecting a gradual but persistent upward trend[10] - Initial claims for unemployment benefits have increased from around 200,000 in early 2023 to 250,000 by June 2025, indicating a rise in layoffs[10] Market Expectations and Federal Reserve Policy - Market expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts have shifted significantly, with the probability of a 25 basis point cut in September rising from 38% to 80% within a few days[13] - The likelihood of cumulative rate cuts of 50 to 75 basis points by the end of the year has increased from less than 8% to 53.1%[13] - The focus of market speculation has transitioned from "whether to cut rates" to "how much to cut" as labor market data continues to weaken[13]

欧佩克月报：维持2026年美国经济增长预期为2.1%。 ...

Group 1 - The survey conducted by Reuters among 105 economists reveals a strong consensus on the timing and frequency of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, with many predicting at least two cuts within the year [3][5] - Economists express concerns over the current state of the U.S. economy, highlighting challenges such as fluctuating inflation pressures, a weakening labor market, and increased uncertainty in the global trade environment [3][4] - The anticipated interest rate cuts are expected to alleviate pressures on corporate financing and consumer credit, thereby stimulating economic activity and supporting recovery [3][5] Group 2 - Economists forecast a modest growth of 1.4% for the U.S. economy in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026, indicating a cautious optimism despite various limiting factors [4] - The U.S. economy faces structural adjustments, with traditional manufacturing competitiveness declining and emerging industries not yet providing a robust growth engine [4] - The potential for government economic stimulus policies, along with strong technological innovation and a large domestic consumer market, may provide support for economic growth [4][5] Group 3 - The relationship between the Federal Reserve's monetary policy adjustments and U.S. economic growth expectations is closely linked, with timely rate cuts expected to enhance market liquidity and boost investment and consumption [5] - Failure to adjust monetary policy in line with market expectations could lead to increased downward pressure on U.S. economic growth [5] - Changes in the Federal Reserve's policy will also have significant implications for global financial markets, affecting dollar liquidity, exchange rate fluctuations, and capital flows [5]

Economic Outlook - Barclays has significantly raised its US economic growth forecast for this year to 0.5% from a previous estimate of -0.3%, and for next year to 1.6% from 1.5% [1] - Goldman Sachs has also increased its 2025 US economic growth forecast to 1% from a previous estimate of 0.5%, while reducing the probability of a recession in the next 12 months from 45% to 35% [2] - JPMorgan's economists have lowered the recession risk for the US economy to below 50%, with a new growth forecast of 0.6% for 2025, up from 0.2% [3] Market Sentiment - Following the easing of US-China trade tensions, major Wall Street firms, including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, have shifted their outlook on US equities from bearish to bullish [2] - Goldman Sachs has raised its 12-month target for the S&P 500 index to 6500 from 6200 [2] Federal Reserve Policy - The expectation for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts has diminished, with Goldman Sachs now predicting three rate cuts starting in December instead of July [1] - Barclays anticipates only one rate cut in 2025, with three additional cuts of 25 basis points in the following year, a change from their previous expectation of two cuts this year [1] Eurozone Outlook - Barclays has revised its Eurozone growth forecast to flat (0% growth) from a previous estimate of a 0.2% contraction, while still expecting a brief technical recession in late 2025 [3][4]