Group 1 - President Trump has intensified pressure on the Federal Reserve Board, specifically targeting Governor Lisa Cook, threatening her dismissal if she does not resign voluntarily [2][4][6] - Cook has publicly stated her intention to remain in her position despite the threats, emphasizing her commitment to addressing any inquiries regarding her financial history [5] - The Federal Reserve Board consists of seven members, with Trump having appointed several during his first term, aiming to create more vacancies to secure a majority for his appointees [4][6] Group 2 - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hinted at the possibility of interest rate cuts, citing rising risks in the labor market and economic growth [8][9] - Powell noted that while inflation risks remain, the Fed is open to adjusting its policy stance in response to changing economic conditions [9] - Following Powell's remarks, market expectations for a rate cut in September surged, with a 91.1% probability of a 25 basis point cut being priced in [9]
意在“洗牌”理事会!特朗普持续施压美联储
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