全球紧缩周期重启？澳洲联储打响第一枪，美联储降息之路“添堵”

Group 1 - The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised interest rates for the first time in over two years, signaling a potential shift in global credit policies as the economy heats up [1][3] - The RBA's decision aligns with market expectations, but its hawkish stance on future rate hikes indicates concerns about inflation not returning to target levels [3][5] - The RBA acknowledges uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of previous policy settings and the concept of neutral interest rates, which complicates monetary policy decisions [3][5] Group 2 - Inflation rates in many countries, including Australia and the U.S., remain above target levels, prompting central banks to reconsider their monetary policies [4][5] - The RBA's statement highlights that inflation is expected to stay above the 2% to 3% target range for some time due to strong household spending and private investment [5] - Investors currently anticipate a 75% probability of another rate hike by the RBA in May [5] Group 3 - The U.S. economy shows signs of acceleration, with GDP growth tracking above 4% and corporate profits increasing significantly [8] - The ISM manufacturing survey indicates a resurgence in factory activity, marking the highest level since 2022, driven by new orders and rising input prices [8][12] - Despite the positive economic indicators, many Federal Reserve officials describe current policy rates as "moderately restrictive," raising questions about their actual impact on the economy [12][14]