6月FOMC：滞胀预期加强，降息仍需等待

Economic Outlook - The Federal Reserve has raised its unemployment rate and PCE inflation forecasts for 2025 and 2026, while lowering GDP expectations[3] - Nominal PCE and core PCE are projected to rise above 3%, with current core PCE at 2.52% and nominal PCE at 2.15%[4][15] - Inflation is expected to return to an upward trend in the second half of the year due to reduced negative contributions from energy and the delayed effects of tariffs[4][15] Employment Trends - Non-farm unemployment rate remains stable but shows signs of gradual weakening, with 350,000 new unemployed in the first half of 2025[5][16] - An estimated 500,000 new unemployed individuals are expected in 2023-2024, indicating a potential acceleration in job market cooling[5][16] Interest Rate Policy - The Federal Reserve maintains a neutral stance on interest rate cuts, with expectations for potential cuts mirroring the 2024 scenario, driven by unexpected economic weakness[6][20] - The dot plot indicates 7 officials expect no rate cuts in 2025, while 8 anticipate two cuts, reflecting a more cautious outlook compared to March[20] Asset Market Insights - The FOMC's impact on assets is minimal, with a slight increase in 10Y Treasury yields by 5 basis points and a $15 drop in COMEX gold prices[7][21] - Focus for the second half of the year will be on the interplay between U.S. Treasuries and the dollar, with a target yield range of 4.5%-4.6% for 10Y Treasuries[7][21] Risk Factors - Geopolitical risks are rising, alongside uncertainties related to Trump’s policies and the potential for economic weakness exceeding expectations[9][25]