The Federal Reserve's rate cut expectations explode, and the market's direction changes suddenly!
#US Tariffs
Last night's data was a heavy blow, and the market instantly went crazy betting on a rate cut in September, with a probability of over 90%, and two cuts by the end of the year are almost certain.
Why the sudden shift?
1. ADP employment collapsed:
Only 152,000 jobs were added in May, far below the expected 175,000, marking the worst performance in nearly six months.
2. ISM services can't hold on:
The index is only 50.3, close to the line of expansion and contraction, with high business costs and a heavy economic climate. The US economy relies on the service sector for 70%, and if this sector falters, GDP will suffer.
Key signal:
Tariff pressure is genuinely impacting businesses, and the market has shifted from “wait and see” to “certainty”: the economy is truly hurt, and the Federal Reserve must cut rates!
What to look for next?
• This Friday's non-farm payrolls, next week's CPI: If they continue to weaken, rate cut expectations will be firmly locked in.
• Key data from July to August: This will truly reflect the “delayed bomb” effects of the tariffs.
Trump also gets involved:
Rarely posting to angrily criticize Powell: “What are you waiting for? Europe has cut rates nine times already!” Political pressure is soaring.
Summary:
Market logic has completely shifted, and rate cuts are now the main theme. Traders are thrilled, business owners are staying up late, and the core focus moving forward is simple: is the data weak enough, and will the Fed dare to take action!