Group 1 - The Federal Reserve has lowered the federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points to 4.00%-4.25%, marking the first rate cut since December 2024 [1] - Recent economic indicators show a slowdown in economic activity and job growth, leading to increased uncertainty in the economic outlook and rising risks in employment [1] - The newly appointed Fed governor, Stephen Milan, was the only dissenting voice, advocating for a 50 basis point cut [1] Group 2 - The Fed forecasts an additional 50 basis points cut by the end of the year, with further cuts of 25 basis points each year for the next two years [2] - The Fed will continue to reduce its holdings of U.S. Treasuries, agency bonds, and agency mortgage-backed securities while maintaining the current pace of balance sheet reduction [2] Group 3 - The Fed's decision-makers project a GDP growth rate of 1.6% for 2025, an increase from the previous forecast of 1.4% in June, with a long-term growth rate expectation of 1.8% [3] Group 4 - Following the Fed's decision, the U.S. dollar index fell by 0.13% to 96.48 [4] Group 5 - President Trump has been consistently pressuring the Fed to lower interest rates since taking office in January [5]
美联储宣布降息 25个基点
Yang Shi Wang·2025-09-18 00:18