鲍威尔放鹰,12月降息“难说”
HUAXI Securities·2025-10-30 01:32

Group 1: Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve lowered the interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75-4.0% on October 30, 2025[1] - Market expectations for a December rate cut dropped from approximately 90% to 63% following Powell's hawkish statements[2] - The Fed will cease its balance sheet reduction starting December 1, allowing $35 billion in MBS to mature and reinvesting the proceeds into Treasury bonds[2] Group 2: Economic Indicators and Risks - Employment growth has slowed, and the unemployment rate has slightly increased, indicating rising downside risks to employment[1] - Inflation has shown signs of rising, with recent indicators suggesting a potential upward trend in inflation risks[6] - The market anticipates a policy rate of about 3.08% by the end of 2026, compared to the Fed's September dot plot estimate of 3.4%[6] Group 3: Divergence in Fed Opinions - Two dissenting votes were recorded in the recent Fed meeting, with one member advocating for a 50 basis point cut and another supporting no change[3] - The divergence in opinions among Fed members reflects uncertainty regarding future rate cuts, with some members preferring to wait for more data[3] Group 4: Market Reactions - Following Powell's hawkish remarks, the 2-year Treasury yield rose by approximately 10 basis points to 3.6%, and the 10-year yield increased by about 9 basis points to around 4.07%[4] - The S&P 500 index initially fell by 0.77% but later recovered some losses, while the dollar index briefly rose by 0.4%[4]