莹观天下|美联储理事“换人”，特朗普下一步会如何布局美联储

Core Points - The Federal Reserve has maintained interest rates for the fifth consecutive time, resisting pressure from President Trump to lower rates [1][3] - Adriana Kugler has resigned from her position as a Federal Reserve Board member and will return to Georgetown University [1][9] - Trump has nominated Stephen Moore to fill Kugler's vacancy and has narrowed down the list of potential successors for Fed Chair Powell to four candidates [1][10] Group 1: Federal Reserve Decisions - The Federal Reserve's decision to keep the federal funds rate unchanged is based on economic indicators showing a slowdown in activity and stable unemployment rates [5][14] - The Fed aims to achieve full employment while bringing inflation down to a target of 2% [5][14] - The recent meeting marked the first time in over 30 years that two Fed governors expressed differing opinions on interest rate decisions [3][14] Group 2: Adriana Kugler's Resignation - Kugler's resignation was announced shortly after the Fed's decision to maintain interest rates, raising questions about her absence from the meeting [3][5] - She expressed pride in her role at the Fed, particularly in contributing to the dual mandate of price stability and a strong labor market [7][9] - Kugler was the first Hispanic member of the Fed Board and had a term that was supposed to last until January 2026 [9][12] Group 3: Stephen Moore's Nomination - Stephen Moore, previously the Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, has been nominated to fill Kugler's position [10][12] - Trump's comments suggest that Moore could be a potential candidate for the next Fed Chair if he performs well in his new role [10][12] - The nomination process requires Senate confirmation, and the Fed Board consists of seven members, all nominated by the President [12][14]