2票反对，美联储按兵不动，9月降息尚存悬念

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve decided to maintain the interest rate range at 4.25%-4.50% with a vote of 9-2, indicating a cautious approach to economic conditions and inflation [1][2] - Economic activity continues to expand at a steady pace, with low unemployment and a robust labor market, although inflation rates have risen [2][4] - The Fed aims for maximum employment and a long-term inflation rate of 2%, while acknowledging increased uncertainty in the economic outlook [2][4] Group 2 - Fed Chair Powell noted that the economic growth has slowed in the first half of the year, with a forecasted growth rate of 1.2% for the first half of 2025, down from 2.5% [2][5] - Higher tariffs are beginning to impact prices of certain goods, but the overall effect on economic activity and inflation remains to be seen [2][5] - Powell emphasized the importance of monitoring the labor market for signs of weakness, which could influence future monetary policy decisions [2][6] Group 3 - The dissenting votes from Fed officials Waller and Bowman mark a rare occurrence, as it is the first time since December 1993 that two board members formally opposed the FOMC decision [3][4] - The recent GDP growth rate of 3% in Q2 has not alleviated concerns about the economic outlook for the second half of the year [5][6] - Companies are beginning to pass on tariff costs to consumers, with Procter & Gamble and Nike indicating price increases due to tariffs [5][6]