风险管理的重心回到通胀上行风险—10月美联储议息会议点评2025年第7期

Group 1: Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve announced a rate cut of 25 basis points in October, lowering the federal funds rate range from 4%-4.25% to 3.75%-4%[2] - The Fed shifted its focus from employment market slowdown risks to inflationary pressures in its economic outlook[2] - Future rate cut prospects remain highly uncertain, with Chairman Jerome Powell stating that a December rate cut is "far from a foregone conclusion"[2] Group 2: Economic Indicators - Economic activity is expanding at a moderate pace, with job gains slowing and the unemployment rate slightly increasing but remaining low[4] - Inflation has risen since the beginning of the year and is considered somewhat elevated, indicating ongoing inflationary concerns[5] - The Fed plans to halt the reduction of its balance sheet starting December 1, which may signal a shift in monetary policy approach[5] Group 3: Risk Management and Market Sensitivity - The Fed's risk management approach now prioritizes inflation risks over employment market risks, reflecting a dynamic assessment of economic conditions[6] - AI-related capital expenditures are noted to be less sensitive to interest rates, potentially mitigating the impact of rising rates on the economy[9] - The cumulative rate cuts of 150 basis points, combined with the cessation of balance sheet reduction, may lead to a perception that price tools are sufficiently accommodative for current economic risks[8]