12月FOMC会议的三点超预期

Interest Rate Decisions - The Federal Reserve lowered the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.50%-3.75% as expected[2] - The median forecast for the federal funds rate in 2026 is a further reduction to 3.4% and to 3.1% by the end of 2027[2] Economic Projections - The SEP forecast for 2026 GDP growth was raised from 1.8% to 2.3%, reflecting optimism due to reduced inflation and increased technology investments[2] - Core PCE inflation estimates for 2025 and 2026 were revised down by 0.1 percentage points to 3.0% and 2.5%, respectively[2] Market Reactions - Following the FOMC meeting, U.S. Treasury yields fell, stock markets rose, and gold prices increased, indicating stronger expectations for future monetary easing[2] - The market is pricing in a 22.1% probability of a rate cut in January 2026[8] Key Points of Dovish Outlook - The announcement of a $40 billion purchase of Treasury securities over the next 30 days and the removal of the SRF operation limit were unexpected[2] - The voting split among FOMC members was 9:3, indicating less division than anticipated, which is crucial for effective policy management[2] Employment and Inflation Insights - Powell indicated that non-farm payrolls may see an average monthly decline of 20,000, suggesting a cautious outlook on employment[3] - The Fed's current policy prioritizes employment over inflation, with expectations of a stable economic growth trajectory into 2026[3]