Group 1 - The Federal Reserve decided to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 3.50%-3.75% during its first meeting of 2026, despite pressure from President Trump [1] - The language in the Fed's statement shifted from "moderate" to "strong," indicating a more robust view of the U.S. economy, which supports the decision to not lower interest rates [3] - The unemployment rate slightly decreased to 4.4%, while inflation was reported at 2.8%, still above the Fed's 2% target, reinforcing the Fed's hawkish stance [3] Group 2 - The current interest rate remains around 3.6%, with expectations for any adjustments pushed back to June, as most policymakers want to see evidence of inflation approaching 2% before taking action [5] - The disconnect between strong economic indicators and low consumer confidence, which has hit an 11-year low, suggests potential slowdowns in order flow and continued high-interest rates [7] - The Fed's decision to resist political pressure is a defensive strategy based on inflation data and labor market realities, indicating that high-interest rates are likely to persist at least until June [8]
特朗普施压也无用?美联储按兵不动,今年中墨贸易的开局稳得住吗?
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-29 09:57