美联储独立性挑战观察（一）：伯恩斯时代：“黄金色”的高通胀

Group 1: Federal Reserve Independence - The independence of the Federal Reserve is under direct challenge, with "external" member Miran representing the White House's aggressive rate cut stance, contrasting sharply with the more moderate internal views[4] - In the short term, the Federal Reserve's independence may not be immediately lost due to the unity among "internal" members, despite external pressures[6] - The experience from the Burns era indicates that a loss of independence for the Federal Reserve could lead to a weaker dollar and a stronger gold market[8] Group 2: Economic Indicators and Historical Context - During Burns' tenure, the U.S. economy experienced both high inflation and high unemployment, with an average CPI inflation rate of 6.5% and an average unemployment rate of 6.3%[52] - The Federal Reserve's policy rate was reduced by over 200 basis points, while the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield increased by 24 basis points during this period[8] - The S&P 500 index declined by 1.7%, and the dollar index fell by over 20%, while gold prices surged by over 425.6%[50] Group 3: Current Federal Reserve Dynamics - The September 2025 dot plot revealed one member advocating for a policy rate below 3%, suggesting a need for rate cuts exceeding 50 basis points in upcoming meetings[19] - The voting dynamics show a split among members, with 9 members supporting a total of 3 rate cuts this year, while 6 members oppose any further cuts[19] - The recent voting results indicate a temporary unity among internal members, with only Miran dissenting on the extent of the rate cut[22]