Fed降息+重启购债，鹰派担忧消散

Group 1: Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 3.5-3.75% on December 11, 2025, aligning with market expectations[1] - The dot plot indicates only one rate cut of 25 basis points is expected in 2026, with a high degree of dispersion remaining[2] - The Fed will begin purchasing Treasury bills at a rate of $40 billion per month starting December 12, 2025, to ensure ample reserves in the financial system[2] Group 2: Economic Projections - The Fed raised its growth forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 to 1.7%, 2.3%, and 2.0%, respectively, an increase of 0.1, 0.5, and 0.1 percentage points from the September meeting[3] - Inflation forecasts were lowered, with PCE expected at 2.9% and 2.4% for 2025 and 2026, down by 0.1 and 0.2 percentage points, respectively[3] - The unemployment rate is projected to remain stable at 4.5% for 2025 and 4.4% for 2026, with a slight decrease to 4.2% in 2027[3] Group 3: Market Reactions - Following the Fed's announcement, the 2-year Treasury yield fell approximately 3 basis points to 3.56%, while the S&P and Nasdaq indices rose by about 0.4%[5] - Gold prices increased by 0.5% to over $4200 per ounce, reflecting market optimism regarding liquidity and reduced hawkish concerns[5] - The dollar index weakened by about 0.3% to around 98.7, indicating a shift in market sentiment towards liquidity easing[5] Group 4: Future Considerations - Powell indicated that the Fed's actions are primarily preventive against potential labor market weaknesses, with no immediate decisions made for the January meeting[4] - The Fed's independence may be challenged in 2026, potentially leading to lower policy rates and higher inflation risks, which could favor equities and precious metals while negatively impacting long-term Treasury rates[6]