贝森特：美联储有调整通胀目标2%的空间，1.5%-2.5%或1%-3%值得讨论

Core Viewpoint - U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent supports re-evaluating the Federal Reserve's inflation target of 2% once inflation steadily declines to this level, suggesting a potential range adjustment to 1.5%-2.5% or 1%-3% [1][3][4] Group 1 - Bessent acknowledges the public's concern over living costs, attributing the high prices to the Biden administration [1][7] - He emphasizes that discussions about adjusting the inflation target should only occur after achieving and maintaining the 2% target, as changing the target prematurely could imply a tendency to "loosen" the target whenever inflation exceeds a certain level [4][6] - The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data shows a year-on-year increase of 2.7% for November, while the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index rose by 2.8% over the past 12 months [4][6] Group 2 - Bessent highlights the pressure faced by American households regarding affordability, a sentiment reflected in the recent election outcomes [6][7] - He notes that while some prices, including energy, have risen, there are observable trends indicating a decline in prices, particularly in rent, which had previously surged due to increased illegal immigration [7]