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美联储9月货币政策会议点评与展望:美联储重启降息,但未来政策路径依然复杂
Dong Fang Jin Cheng·2025-09-18 05:56

Group 1: Federal Reserve's Rate Decision - The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate target range from 4.25%-4.5% to 4.00%-4.25%, a decrease of 25 basis points, marking the first rate cut in nine months[2] - The median dot plot indicates the Fed expects three rate cuts this year, an increase from the previous forecast, with one additional cut expected next year[2] - The decision reflects a shift in focus from inflation to employment, as employment growth has slowed and the unemployment rate has slightly increased[6] Group 2: Economic Indicators and Forecasts - Non-farm payrolls added only 22,000 jobs in August, significantly below expectations, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.3%[7] - The Fed revised down non-farm employment data for April 2024 to March 2025 by 911,000, the largest historical revision[7] - The Fed raised its GDP growth forecast for this year from 1.4% to 1.6% while lowering unemployment rate expectations for the next two years[8] Group 3: Inflation and Tariff Impact - Core PCE inflation is expected to be influenced by tariffs, contributing only 0.3-0.4 percentage points, indicating a slower and smaller impact than anticipated[7] - The Fed's inflation target is now projected to be reached by 2028, reflecting concerns about persistent inflation in the medium term[8] Group 4: Future Policy Uncertainty - The internal policy divergence within the Fed is significant, with 9 members expecting two more cuts this year, while 6 do not foresee any further cuts[9] - The likelihood of continuous rate cuts remains uncertain, as economic data and political factors will heavily influence future decisions[12] - The Fed's gradual approach aims to balance employment stability with inflation control, avoiding rapid rate adjustments[10]