美联储鲍曼：鉴于就业市场风险，美联储应随时准备再次降息

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve's Vice Chair for Supervision, Michelle Bowman, indicated that the fragile labor market could deteriorate quickly, suggesting that the Fed should be ready to cut rates again if necessary [1] - Bowman emphasized the need for the Fed to maintain flexibility in its policy approach, avoiding signals of pausing rate cuts unless there is clear and sustained improvement in labor market conditions [1] - She described the current monetary policy stance as "moderately tight" and stressed the importance of forward-looking decision-making based on a wide range of indicators and ongoing communication with businesses and communities [1] Group 2 - By the end of 2025, the Fed lowered the benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points to a range of 3.50%-3.75% to support the weak labor market while still maintaining some tightening to control high inflation [2] - Fed officials projected an additional 25 basis point rate cut in 2026, indicating a cautious approach to further actions as they await signs of easing inflation [2] - Tensions between the Trump administration and the Fed have escalated, with reports of a criminal investigation into the Fed's renovation costs, highlighting the pressure on the Fed regarding its independent decision-making in rate policies [2]