Global Outlook for Next Week: U.S. Stocks Hit Record Highs Ahead of Critical Test; July Inflation Data May Determine Fed's Policy Path in September

① U.S. July employment data came in weaker than expected, reducing market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike in September; upcoming inflation data will be critical for the next phase of policy assessment. ② Next week, key data—including CPI, PPI, and retail sales—will be released in quick succession, allowing investors to gauge economic resilience and the likely direction of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.

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