Group 1 - The Federal Reserve lowered the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4% to 4.25% on September 17, 2025, amidst internal disagreements among decision-makers [2][3] - There is a split among the Federal Reserve officials, with 10 out of 19 supporting two more rate cuts this year, while 7 officials oppose further cuts due to concerns about inflation [3][7] - The market initially reacted positively to the rate cut, but concerns about rising unemployment risks and economic cooling led to a decline in stock prices shortly after the announcement [5][10] Group 2 - Economic indicators show a GDP growth of 1.6% and an unemployment rate of 4.2%, but hiring has slowed down significantly, with a 20% decrease in companies' willingness to hire [3] - The Federal Reserve's dot plot revealed a division, with some officials advocating for maintaining the current rate due to persistent inflation risks [3][10] - Political pressures are mounting, with former President Trump calling for quicker rate cuts, which raises concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve [8][10]
美联储降息出意外！7人反对1人要多降，鲍威尔讲话或吓崩股市
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-13 14:18