Looking ahead to September, investors will face the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, major launch events from Apple and Meta Platforms, as well as a series of significant economic data.
On September 1, the U.S. stock market will be closed for Labor Day.
On September 2, the Federal Reserve will release the Beige Book on economic conditions.
After the market closed on September 4, Eastern Time (September 5, Beijing time), the technology giant $Broadcom (AVGO.US)$ will release their Earnings Reports.At 1:00 AM on September 10, Beijing time, $Apple (AAPL.US)$ A fall press conference will be held, themed 'Igniting the Future Ahead.'
Although Apple did not disclose which new products will be launched in the invitation, it is customary for Apple to unveil the new generation of iPhones at its September event. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman stated that this year marks the first year of a major redesign cycle for the iPhone that Apple has planned over three years.
Media reports indicate that the iPhone 17 series will include a brand new model featuring a super thin design. In addition to the iPhone, the product lineup may also include a new Apple Watch (covering both entry-level and high-end models), an upgraded iPad Pro, and a more powerful Vision Pro headset.
This launch event will serve as an important platform for Apple to showcase its latest advancements in AI technology. The market is closely watching how Apple will compete against rivals in the intense AI race and how it will integrate related features into services like Siri.
For details, please refer to:"Apple Special Event Preview: iPhone 17 – 'The Thinnest iPhone Ever', and Other Expected New Products at Apple's Hardware Launch"
From September 17 to September 19, President Donald Trump will make a state visit to the United Kingdom.
On September 18 at 7:00 AM, $Meta Platforms (META.US)$ CEO Mark Zuckerberg will deliver a speech at the Meta Connect 2025 launch event. This two-day live event will showcase Meta's latest innovations in areas such as artificial intelligence glasses and metaverse technology.
Most importantly, at 2:00 AM on September 18, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will announce its interest rate decision and economic projections summary, followed by a monetary policy press conference by Jerome Powell half an hour later.
Currently, according to the FedWatch tool from CME Group, traders are anticipating an 85% probability that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points in September, a significant increase from 75% a week ago. They also estimate an 83.9% probability that the Federal Reserve will implement at least two rate cuts this year. There are three remaining FOMC meetings this year.
In addition, a series of significant economic data will be released, including the U.S. August ISM Manufacturing PMI, ADP employment numbers, PPI, CPI, monthly retail sales, and PCE data. Investors are advised to pay close attention.
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