特朗普又“开炮”！“一头顽固的骡子，一个愚蠢的人”

Core Viewpoint - President Trump has intensified pressure on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, indicating a preference for a successor who supports interest rate cuts, amidst growing internal divisions within the Federal Reserve regarding rate decisions [1][4][6]. Group 1: Trump's Criticism and Pressure - Trump publicly criticized Powell, labeling him as "a stubborn mule" and "a stupid person" for not supporting interest rate cuts [3]. - Trump stated he would choose someone willing to lower rates, suggesting he has several candidates in mind for Powell's position [4][3]. - The current term for Powell as Chairman lasts until May next year, but there is speculation that Trump may announce a nominee as early as October or November [4]. Group 2: Internal Divisions at the Federal Reserve - There is an increasing divide within the Federal Reserve regarding the decision to cut interest rates, with some members expressing optimism about a potential cut in July [6][7]. - In June, the Federal Reserve maintained the interest rate at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%, with unanimous support from the voting members [6]. - Notably, two Federal Reserve governors have recently shown a shift towards supporting a rate cut, citing upcoming employment and inflation data as influential [7]. Group 3: Economic Indicators and Future Outlook - Powell emphasized the need to rely on data, indicating that the Fed might have already considered rate cuts if not for the uncertainty caused by tariffs [8]. - Recent inflation indicators, such as the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, showed that inflation remained moderate in May, but economists predict an increase in inflation rates in the coming months due to higher import tariffs [8].