Group 1 - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent believes the Federal Reserve may lower interest rates before September, influenced by President Trump's repeated calls for a rate cut from the current range of 4.25%-4.50% [1] - Bessent suggests that if tariffs have not pushed inflation higher, the Fed could act sooner than September, although he personally disagrees with the Fed's assessment [1] - Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that without Trump's tariffs, the Fed would likely have already eased monetary policy, highlighting the impact of tariffs on inflation expectations [1] Group 2 - The latest "dot plot" indicates that Fed officials generally predict two rate cuts by the end of 2025, while Powell stated the Fed is in a good position to remain patient [2] - The Fed's decision to maintain current interest rates has faced strong criticism from Trump, who labeled Powell as "terrible" and "intellectually challenged" [2]
美财长：关税非通胀推手 美联储或在9月前降息
智通财经网·2025-07-02 07:09