鲍威尔被起诉后，美联储三把手发声：美联储没有面临改变利率的强大压力

Core Viewpoint - New York Fed President John Williams emphasizes the importance of central bank independence, warning that attacks on it can lead to negative economic consequences, including high inflation. He asserts that the current monetary policy stance is robust and does not require short-term adjustments to interest rates, with GDP growth projected at 2.5%-2.75% in 2026 and inflation expected to return to the 2% target by 2027 [1][4][5]. Group 1 - Williams defends Fed Chair Jerome Powell amid legal challenges, stating that the current monetary policy effectively supports labor market stability and aims to bring inflation back to the long-term target of 2% [3][4]. - He projects inflation to peak between 2.75% and 3% in the first half of the year, averaging 2.5% for the year, and returning to the 2% target by 2027 [4][5]. - Williams highlights that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has adjusted its monetary policy stance to a more neutral level, indicating no immediate urgency for rate cuts [6][8]. Group 2 - He stresses the importance of achieving the 2% inflation target without causing unnecessary risks to the labor market, noting that recent data shows increased downside risks to employment and reduced upside risks to inflation [7][9]. - Williams acknowledges the political pressure on the Fed to lower interest rates significantly, despite the current inflation being above target levels [8][9]. - He believes that the market's relatively calm response to the ongoing political and legal issues reflects uncertainty about how these matters will resolve, which limits significant asset price fluctuations [9].