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鲍威尔七年苦劝无人听 穆迪降级可能只是“小菜”!
Jin Shi Shu Ju·2025-05-20 09:55

Group 1 - Federal Reserve Chairman Powell has consistently emphasized that the U.S. fiscal path is "unsustainable," particularly regarding the federal deficit issue [1][3] - Powell stated that while the Federal Reserve does not have the authority to set fiscal policy, long-term fiscal policy will significantly impact the economy [1] - Moody's downgrade of the U.S. AAA rating has heightened the urgency of the fiscal crisis, predicting a $4 trillion increase in deficits over the next decade if Congress extends the 2017 tax cuts [1] Group 2 - The White House and Congress remain calm in response to Moody's downgrade, with officials asserting that the debt issue is not a recent development [2] - The White House Economic Council Chair highlighted the importance of reducing the deficit, predicting that new tax legislation could lead to economic growth of 4.2%-5.2% annually over the next four years [2] - Powell did not comment on the downgrade but acknowledged that the rating's future impact on prices should not be overlooked [2] Group 3 - Powell suggested that policymakers should focus on mandatory spending areas like Medicare and Social Security rather than discretionary spending to address the fiscal issues [3] - He warned that an aging population will exacerbate the shrinking tax base and increasing welfare spending, making it crucial to address the long-term unsustainable budget deficit [3] - Powell's previous warnings about the expensive healthcare system and aging population are now manifesting in the form of credit rating downgrades [3]