知名经济学家：美联储再降息恐是美国经济危机的信号

Core Viewpoint - Investors should reconsider their expectations regarding interest rate cuts, as further cuts may indicate a deteriorating economic situation rather than a positive development [2][3]. Group 1: Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve announced its third interest rate cut of the year, interpreted as a measure to prevent a collapse in the labor market [2]. - Claudia Sahm, a former Fed economist, suggests that more rate cuts could signal economic weakness, contrary to Wall Street's typical positive reaction to such cuts [2][3]. - Sahm expects that any future policy actions will come with a higher threshold for implementation due to persistent core inflation at 2.8%, above the Fed's 2% target, and rising unemployment [3]. Group 2: Labor Market Signals - The unemployment rate has risen for three consecutive months, and hiring has slowed to levels that could exert upward pressure on unemployment [6]. - Despite the rising unemployment rate, there has not been a significant surge in layoffs, which Sahm warns makes relying on initial unemployment claims as a labor market risk indicator dangerous [7]. - Sahm emphasizes that waiting too long to act on worsening labor market conditions could be detrimental [8]. Group 3: Future Outlook - Sahm anticipates that Powell will keep the possibility of further easing on the table but will stress that any additional cuts require stronger justification [9]. - If Powell indicates that the federal funds rate is nearing neutral levels, it would suggest a high threshold for further cuts, which could be interpreted as a hawkish stance [10]. - The upcoming employment report will be critical, as premature declarations of victory or an end to the rate-cutting cycle could put Powell in a difficult position [10].