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Group 1 - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarified his comments regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, stating he is not calling for a series of rate cuts but suggesting that the "neutral rate" should be approximately 150 basis points lower than current levels [1][2] - Bessent indicated that the current interest rate level is "too restrictive" and predicted that the Federal Reserve might initiate a series of rate cuts in the coming months, with a potential 50 basis point cut in September [1][3] - The Federal Reserve's current target range for the benchmark interest rate is 4.25% to 4.5%, while officials estimate the long-term neutral rate to be around 3% [1] Group 2 - Bessent's comments have drawn criticism, with some experts arguing that the Treasury Secretary should not publicly express opinions on the neutral rate, as it may exert direct pressure on the Federal Reserve [2][4] - Market expectations for rate cuts have shifted, with futures indicating that the Federal Reserve may not cut rates by a cumulative 150 basis points by the end of next year, and confidence in a 25 basis point cut in September has slightly decreased [4] - St. Louis Fed President James Bullard expressed concerns about inflation following the release of PPI data, suggesting that a 50 basis point cut may not align with the current economic conditions [4]