10月美联储议息会议点评：数据迷雾增添降息变数

Group 1: Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00%, marking the second rate cut of the year[1] - The Fed announced the end of quantitative tightening, with plans to reinvest maturing U.S. Treasury securities and mortgage-backed securities starting December 1[1] Group 2: Economic Outlook - The Fed's statement shifted from "economic activity growth has slowed" to "economic activity is expanding at a moderate pace," indicating ongoing growth despite uncertainties[2] - Core PCE inflation is projected to be between 2.3%-2.4%, with non-tariff inflation nearing the 2% target[3] Group 3: Internal Disagreements and Future Rate Cuts - The decision to cut rates was not unanimous, with some members advocating for a 50 basis point cut while others preferred to maintain current rates[2] - Powell indicated that the decision for a December rate cut is not guaranteed, with internal divisions and missing key economic data potentially influencing the decision[3][4] Group 4: Market Reactions - Following the Fed's announcement, the market's expectation for a December rate cut decreased significantly from over 90% to 60%-70%[4] - Major U.S. stock indices showed mixed results, with the Dow down 0.16%, while the Nasdaq rose 0.55%[6]