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关税推高美国二手车价 通胀“先行指标”再亮红灯
智通财经网·2025-07-09 06:55

Group 1 - The Mannheim used car value index has seen a significant increase, with a month-on-month rise of 1.6% and a year-on-year surge of 6.3%, marking the largest annual increase since August 2022 [1] - The index currently stands at 208.5 points, reflecting a continuous upward trend over the past year and reaching its highest level since October 2023 [1] - The increase in used car prices is closely linked to the market volatility caused by the Trump administration's tariffs on automobiles, which have severely impacted new car sales and supply, subsequently affecting the used car market [1] Group 2 - Despite the overall inflation levels not meeting many economists' expectations, Federal Reserve officials remain cautious about interest rate cuts due to potential price pressures resurfacing [2] - The Mannheim index has gained attention from economists and Federal Reserve officials, having previously predicted sustained high inflation during the economic recovery from 2021 to 2022 [2] - Federal Reserve Governor Waller has expressed concerns that tariff policies may suppress demand rather than trigger sustained inflation, indicating support for potential interest rate cuts in upcoming meetings [2]