2026 年美国政局展望：换届与选举

Group 1: Federal Reserve Chair Transition - The upcoming transition of the Federal Reserve Chair is expected to have limited impact on the Fed's independence, as the leading candidates, Hassett and Warsh, are establishment figures unlikely to pursue aggressive easing policies[8] - The decision-making process of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) requires collective voting, which constrains the new chair's ability to unilaterally influence policy direction[8] - Current market predictions indicate a 45% probability for Hassett and a 33% probability for Warsh to be nominated as the next Fed Chair[17] Group 2: Midterm Elections - Historically, the ruling party has lost an average of 26.8 House seats and 3.4 Senate seats in midterm elections since 1934, regardless of presidential approval ratings[30] - The Republican Party is likely to lose control of the House and faces fierce competition in the Senate, with 22 of the 35 contested seats currently held by Republicans[35] - Trump's focus is expected to shift towards short-term domestic policies to boost approval ratings ahead of the midterms, as tariffs have not significantly improved his support[43]