Group 1 - The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to maintain the benchmark interest rate at 4.25%-4.50%, marking the fifth consecutive meeting without a change in rates this year [1][4] - Market expectations for a rate cut have been pushed back, with predictions now suggesting a possible cut in December rather than September, primarily due to rising inflation concerns [1][8] - The FOMC's statement indicated a moderation in economic activity growth, reflecting a cautious approach amid uncertainties in the economic outlook [3][4] Group 2 - The U.S. stock market showed mixed results following the FOMC announcement, with the Dow Jones down 0.38%, S&P 500 down 0.12%, and Nasdaq up 0.15% [2] - Concerns regarding the independence of the Federal Reserve have intensified, particularly in light of President Trump's pressure for rate cuts [5][6] - The potential for a new Fed chair aligned with Trump's views could influence future monetary policy, although the structure of the FOMC limits the impact of any single appointment [7][8]
美联储7月议息会议继续“按兵不动”，9月降息或为时过早
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