全球媒体聚焦丨美联储货币政策会议召开在即 外媒关注谁会坐上“决策桌”？

Core Points - The Federal Reserve is set to hold a monetary policy meeting on September 16-17, with uncertainty surrounding whether it will initiate interest rate cuts and the future monetary policy path [1] - A political struggle over control of the Federal Reserve is intensifying, particularly regarding the status of Governor Lisa Cook, who was dismissed by Trump, and the nomination of Stephen Milan [1][10] - The outcome of the court ruling on Cook's dismissal and the Senate vote on Milan's nomination will significantly impact the decision-making process at the upcoming meeting [8][12] Group 1 - The Federal Reserve's decision-making body, the Federal Open Market Committee, typically consists of 12 members, including 7 governors [5] - Cook's legal battle against her dismissal could prevent her from participating in the upcoming meeting if the Justice Department's appeal is successful [5][12] - The urgency of the Justice Department's appeal is highlighted by the need for a decision before the meeting, which will determine Cook's ability to vote [5][8] Group 2 - Stephen Milan's nomination is pending a Senate vote on September 15, and even if approved, there is uncertainty about whether he can complete the necessary paperwork in time to attend the meeting [8][10] - The rapid pace of Milan's nomination process, taking only 39 days from announcement to Senate vote, suggests a possibility of his participation [8] - The presence of both Cook and Milan at the meeting will influence not only the immediate interest rate decision but also the market's expectations for future monetary policy [14]