债券巨头警告：“起诉鲍威尔”是特朗普的“乌龙球”，只会抬高利率

Core Viewpoint - Major bond investment institutions warn that the Trump administration's attacks on the Federal Reserve's independence contradict its goal of lowering interest rates [1][7]. Group 1: Market Reactions and Sentiment - The market remains resilient but risks persist, indicating investor confidence in legal and political processes protecting the Fed's independence [4][6]. - Despite concerns over the Fed's credibility, the bond market maintains recent ranges, suggesting buyers are willing to enter at appropriate price levels [4]. - The futures market shows traders still expect only two rate cuts this year, each by 25 basis points, indicating that government pressure is unlikely to affect the Fed's near-term rate decisions [4][6]. Group 2: Implications of Government Pressure - The pressure from the Trump administration is creating market instability, with the potential to keep Treasury yields elevated, thus increasing costs for mortgages, corporate loans, and other forms of credit [7]. - The government's actions contradict its goal of lowering long-term yields, as questioning the Fed's independence may lead to higher yields instead [7]. - Analysts believe that if investors fear inflation eroding investment value, they will demand higher long-term yields as compensation, which could drive key foreign buyers away from the U.S. market [8].