美国经济数据现疲态，特朗普呼吁降息遭遇“硬骨头”！

Group 1 - The Producer Price Index (PPI) in the U.S. increased by 2.6% year-on-year in May, matching expectations, while the core PPI rose by 3%, slightly below the expected 3.1% [1] - Initial jobless claims remained stable at 248,000, the highest level since October of the previous year, indicating increasing difficulty for unemployed individuals to find new jobs [1] - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May showed a month-on-month increase of 0.1% and a year-on-year increase of 2.4%, both below market expectations, with core CPI at its lowest level since March 2021 [1] Group 2 - Trump argues that a 2% rate cut could save the U.S. $600 billion annually, emphasizing the potential financial benefits of lowering interest rates [2] - Several high-ranking officials from the White House have echoed Trump's sentiments, suggesting that a rate cut could lead to significant government savings [2] Group 3 - The Federal Reserve, under Powell's leadership, faces political pressure to lower interest rates, although Powell emphasizes the independence of the Fed and the need to focus on economic outlook rather than political motivations [3] - Analysts note that while tariff impacts are currently minimal, risks of rising unemployment and inflation are increasing, with predictions of significant price increases in the coming months [3] - Former Treasury Secretary Yellen warns that Trump's tariff policies could lead to rising inflation and declining average household income, predicting an inflation rate of at least 3% for the year [3]