Core Viewpoint - The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is cautious about lowering interest rates too quickly and is waiting for more data before making further decisions [1] Group 1 - The RBA decided to maintain the interest rate at 3.85% during its recent meeting, marking the third time it has refrained from a rate cut in four meetings, which surprised the market [1] - The majority of the nine committee members believe that the current rate of 3.85% remains moderately restrictive, but there is uncertainty about how much further rates can be lowered before reaching neutral [1] - The meeting minutes indicate that committee members consider it wise to cautiously lower rates as the need for policy restriction diminishes [1]

澳洲联储7月货币政策会议纪要：货币政策的立场仍然是具有适当的限制性。 会议的焦点在于未来进一步宽松的时间点和程度。 委员会认同，CPI前景展望支持随着时间推移而进行一些降息操作。 到8月份时将拿到季度CPI和更多就业数据。 全球前景面临不确定性，美国贸易政策难以预测。 多少委员认为，实施第三次降息将与谨慎、渐进的承诺相冲突。 委员会希望确保通胀率可持续地朝2.5%迈进。 很难确定何时货币政策会不再有限制性。 ...

澳洲联储会议纪要：提出降息的理由是有证据显示通胀正朝着目标区间的中点迈进，甚至可能低于该水 平。 ...

智通财经7月22日电，澳洲央行会议纪要显示，委员会同意随着时间推移进一步降息是合理的，重点是 时机和放松的幅度。 ...

澳洲联储会议纪要：委员会一致认为随着时间推移，进一步降息是合理的，重点在于宽松措施的时机和 幅度。 ...

Group 1 - The Loan Prime Rate (LPR) remains unchanged for July 2025, with the 1-year LPR at 3.0% and the 5-year LPR at 3.5%, consistent with the levels set after a reduction in June 2025 [1] - Market expectations indicated a high probability of the LPR remaining stable due to unchanged policy rates and recovering economic data reducing the urgency for rate cuts [2] - The pricing mechanism for LPR remains stable, as the Medium-term Lending Facility (MLF) rate and reverse repurchase operation rate have not been adjusted, limiting the downward space for LPR [2] Group 2 - The economic policy is currently in an observation phase following the June LPR reduction, with the GDP growth rate for the first half of the year at 5.3%, leading to a decreased necessity for further rate cuts [3] - Commercial banks are experiencing pressure on net interest margins, which are at historical lows of 1.54%, limiting the motivation to compress interest spreads further [4] - The interest rate differential between China and the U.S. is constraining domestic rate cuts, especially with the Federal Reserve maintaining high rates [5] Group 3 - Mortgage rates remain low, with the average first-home loan rate at 3.90% and second-home loan rate at 4.81%, showing a decline compared to the previous year [6] - The reduction in LPR has eased the repayment pressure for borrowers, with a typical monthly payment decrease of 54.32 yuan for a 1 million yuan loan over 30 years [7] - Current corporate loan rates are around 3.2%, indicating manageable financing costs for businesses [8] Group 4 - Short-term adjustments to the LPR are limited, with expectations of stability if economic data continues to improve in Q3 2025; however, a reserve requirement ratio cut is more likely than a rate cut [8] - There remains potential for a medium to long-term reduction in LPR if the Federal Reserve initiates rate cuts or if domestic demand weakens [8] - Regulatory measures may shift towards reducing non-interest costs and enhancing fiscal support to stimulate the economy [8]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the unprecedented power struggle between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Powell, centered around the implications of interest rate cuts on U.S. debt and the potential threat to the dollar's dominance [1][10]. Group 1: Economic Implications - U.S. national debt has surpassed $36 trillion, with a 1% decrease in interest rates potentially saving $360 billion annually in interest payments [1]. - Trump aims for a 3% reduction in interest rates, which could lead to annual savings of up to $1 trillion [1]. - Powell warns that significant rate cuts to manage debt could lead to a repeat of the bank failures seen in 2023, indicating a severe risk to financial stability [1][10]. Group 2: Market Reactions - The climax of the confrontation occurred in July when news of Trump allegedly drafting a letter to dismiss Powell caused significant market turmoil, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 1.33% and the dollar falling 120 points [3]. - Following Trump's unexpected statement that it was "unlikely" he would fire Powell, markets experienced a V-shaped recovery, highlighting the volatility and sensitivity of financial markets to political developments [3]. Group 3: Internal Fed Dynamics - The power struggle has also affected the Federal Reserve internally, with dovish members like Waller advocating for a rate cut due to perceived risks in the job market, while hawkish members like Williams warn against such actions [7]. - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data rebounded to 2.7%, complicating the decision-making process regarding interest rates [7]. Group 4: Leadership Changes - Trump is reportedly pursuing a "leadership change" at the Fed, with potential candidates for the new chair including economic advisor Kevin Hassett, current board member Chris Waller, former board member Kevin Warsh, and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin [8]. - If a new chair is appointed, Powell's influence over policy decisions could be significantly diminished, leading to concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve [8].

Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has maintained the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) at 3.0% for 1-year and 3.5% for 5-year and above, aligning with market expectations, indicating a stable economic environment and potential for future rate cuts [1][2] Group 1: Current LPR Status - The LPR remains unchanged due to stable policy interest rates and a strong economic performance in Q2, reducing the immediate need for downward adjustments [1] - The current corporate loan rate averages around 3.3%, down approximately 45 basis points year-on-year, while personal housing loan rates average 3.1%, down about 60 basis points year-on-year [1] Group 2: Future Expectations - Experts anticipate that there is still room for LPR to decline in the second half of the year, driven by the need to stimulate domestic demand and stabilize the real estate market [2] - The likelihood of further interest rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio reductions is expected to increase in Q3 or Q4, which may lead to a corresponding decrease in LPR [2]

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智通财经7月21日电，美国财长贝森特表示，如果通胀数据低，就应该降息。降息将释放房地产市场。 ...