会议纪要显示美联储官员担心就业下行风险

Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve is expected to further cut interest rates due to weaker-than-expected employment data and rising risks in the labor market [1] Group 1: Economic Activity and Labor Market - The Federal Reserve noted a slowdown in economic activity in the first half of the year and a weak labor market, with inflation still slightly above the long-term target of 2% [1] - Following the monetary policy meeting on September 17, the Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point cut in the federal funds rate target range to between 4.00% and 4.25% [1] - This marks the first rate cut in 2025, following three cuts in 2024 [1] Group 2: Inflation and Tariff Impact - There is a divergence of opinions among Federal Reserve officials regarding the impact of tariffs on inflation [1] - Some officials believe that without considering this year's tariff increases, inflation levels would be close to the target, while others feel that even excluding tariff impacts, the progress towards the 2% target remains slow [1] Group 3: Future Rate Cuts - In the September monetary policy meeting, nearly all voting members of the Federal Open Market Committee supported the 25 basis point rate cut, with only one member opposing the decision [1] - The majority of Federal Reserve officials expect at least two more rate cuts before the end of the year [1]