Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that there is significant disagreement among Federal Reserve officials regarding the recent interest rate cut and the future monetary policy outlook [1][2] - The Federal Open Market Committee voted to cut the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, with two members advocating for no change and one member suggesting a larger cut of 50 basis points, marking the first instance of such dissent since September 2019 [1] - Most officials believe that if inflation decreases as expected, further reductions in the federal funds rate may be appropriate, but some suggest maintaining rates for a period to assess the delayed impact of monetary policy on the labor market and economic activity [1][2] Group 2 - Officials assess that inflation risks remain high while employment risks are also elevated, particularly increasing from mid-2025 [2] - Many officials believe that the likelihood of tariffs causing sustained inflation pressure has decreased, making it appropriate for the Fed to ease monetary policy in response to employment risks [2] - All officials agree that there is no preset monetary policy path, and decisions will incorporate the latest data, economic outlook, and overall risk conditions [2]
【环球财经】会议纪要显示美联储官员对货币政策前景分歧明显
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-12-30 22:53