Core Viewpoint - President Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates, suggesting that the Federal Reserve Board should take control if Powell continues to refuse to act [1][3] Group 1: Federal Reserve's Decision - The Federal Reserve decided to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 4.25% to 4.50%, marking the fifth consecutive time since early 2025 that rates have been held steady [3] - Two board members appointed by Trump, Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman and board member Christopher Waller, voted against the decision, advocating for an immediate 25 basis point rate cut, a rare occurrence since it is the first time since 1993 that two members opposed the rate decision simultaneously [3] Group 2: Trump and Powell's Relationship - Trump's ongoing demand for Powell to significantly lower interest rates highlights a long-standing disagreement between the two, with this latest criticism escalating their already tense relationship [3]
特朗普怒批鲍威尔“固执的白痴”,要求美联储降息
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-01 16:11