今年早些时候，一位前美联储经济学家发布了一份关于该央行总部翻新成本飙升的报告，当时鲜有人关 注。数月后，这份不起眼的报告竟成了特朗普向美联储主席鲍威尔施压的核心武器——甚至可能成为解 雇他的理由。 特朗普可能没有法律权力因鲍威尔不降息而解雇他，但他的顾问们正抓住这个25亿美元的建筑项目大做 文章：将其塑造成政府浪费的具体案例，以此削弱鲍威尔履职所需的公众信任。 周三，特朗普称"极不可能"解雇鲍威尔，"除非他因欺诈不得不离职"。 白宫揪住美联储总部翻新项目的成本超支和大理石装修不放，并非因为对其建筑或预算有法律管辖权， 而是希望借此削弱公众对鲍威尔的信任、构建合法解雇他的理由，或两者兼具。 特朗普在第一任期和今年春天都曾提出解雇鲍威尔的想法，但两次都因顾问提醒"可能在法庭和金融市 场栽跟头"而放弃。 这促使一群特朗普的支持者将攻击矛头对准这个已进行多年的建筑项目，把它当作羞辱鲍威尔（希望他 主动辞职）或尝试让法院认可解雇行为的"武器"。 美联储相关法律规定，只有凭借"正当理由"（如渎职或失职）才能解雇政策制定者。法律专家质疑特朗 普政府是否有足够依据让法院批准解雇鲍威尔，并认为真正的策略可能是通过足够的政治打击 ...

Group 1 - The potential dismissal of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell by President Trump could lead to significant market volatility, with a possible 6%-7% depreciation of the US dollar if the independence of the Federal Reserve is undermined [4] - The news of Trump's consideration to fire Powell caused an immediate drop in US stock markets, but was later reassured by Trump's denial, leading to a recovery in stock prices [4] - The situation highlights the tension between Trump and Powell, particularly regarding interest rate policies, as Powell has resisted Trump's calls for rate cuts [4] Group 2 - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to the Great Wall of China is a historic gesture, honoring former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam's previous visits [7] - The Australian government is not considering a ban on male early childhood educators despite public outcry following a scandal involving a male teacher, emphasizing the need for a national childcare worker registration system [9] - Coles supermarket is launching a promotional campaign offering over 4 million AUD in cash prizes to customers, aimed at helping them cope with inflation [13]

Core Viewpoint - The selection process for the next Federal Reserve Chairman has officially begun, indicating a significant power struggle influenced by the Trump administration, which seeks a more compliant figure to implement desired interest rate cuts [1][4]. Group 1: Political Pressure on the Federal Reserve - Trump has escalated his attacks on Powell, who has resisted political pressure, maintaining the federal funds rate at 4.25%-4.5% despite previous rate cuts [2][8]. - The White House has employed various tactics to undermine Powell's credibility, including accusations of overspending on the Federal Reserve building renovation [2][8]. - The current political climate suggests a concerted effort to replace Powell with a candidate who aligns with Trump's economic agenda, potentially compromising the Fed's independence [5][7]. Group 2: Implications for Federal Reserve Independence - Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, emphasized the critical importance of the Fed's independence, warning that political interference could lead to detrimental consequences for the market [7]. - Historical precedents indicate that a politicized central bank can lead to market instability, as seen during the inflation crisis of the 1970s [10]. - The potential appointment of a "yes-man" as the next Fed Chair could undermine the credibility of the dollar and global financial stability [10]. Group 3: Potential Candidates and Their Alignment - Kevin Hassett, the White House National Economic Council Director, is viewed as a leading candidate due to his alignment with Trump's economic policies [5]. - Other candidates include former Fed Governor Kevin Walsh and former World Bank President David Malpass, all of whom have shown tendencies toward policies that align with Trump's desire for lower interest rates [5]. - The urgency to finalize a candidate before 2026 reflects the administration's desire to diminish Powell's influence and assert control over monetary policy [5].

特朗普对鲍威尔持续施压，再次搅动市场，并引发一个关键问题：若这位总统真的解雇身处困境的美联 储主席，后续将发生什么？ 此举在美国史上尚无先例，几乎必定会引发一场牵动华盛顿和华尔街的标志性诉讼，最终由美国最高法 院裁决。 最高法院对禁令的裁决很可能成为终局判决。虽然败诉方可继续诉讼，但大法官们后续自我推翻的可能 性微乎其微。 若案件诉至最高法院，可能如何裁决？ 最高法院5月的判决显示，特朗普不能无故解雇鲍威尔。在允许特朗普无需理由解雇其他两家机构官员 时，多数大法官明确表示该判决不意味着总统对美联储拥有类似权力。法院称美联储是"结构独特、准 私人的实体"。 不过裁决仍保留以"正当理由"解雇鲍威尔的可能性。若案件诉至最高法院，特朗普的"胜诉纪录"可能使 其占据优势。保守派占绝对多数的最高法院屡次拒绝质疑特朗普的判断，去年授予总统广泛刑事豁免 权，今年又批准多项请求允许其面临法律挑战的政策生效。 最新风波爆发于7月16日，有报道称特朗普可能很快对鲍威尔采取行动。这位美联储主席因未听从降息 呼吁而长期处于总统的瞄准镜下。特朗普随后否认报道，称鲍威尔被撤换"极不可能，除非他因欺诈必 须离职"。 这指向美联储总部装修费用 ...

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report Core Viewpoints - Overnight, Trump said he would not consider firing the Fed Chairman for the time being, easing market concerns, boosting risk appetite, and causing oil prices to rebound. Meanwhile, the decline in EIA crude oil inventories also supported oil prices. However, the accumulation of gasoline and refined oil in the downstream and the decline in gasoline production have worried the market about the lack of optimism in summer peak demand, limiting the upside of oil prices. Short - term oil prices are expected to continue to fluctuate. Short - term trading is expected to be in the range of 513 - 523, and long - term investors should wait and see [3]. Summary by Directory 1. Daily Hints - **Fundamentals**: Trump said he doesn't plan to fire the Fed Chairman, EU is ready to impose tariffs on $836 billion of US goods if trade talks fail, and gasoline demand decline during the summer driving season is disappointing. The overall assessment is neutral [3]. - **Basis**: On July 16, the spot price of Oman crude oil was $70.22 per barrel, and the basis was 8.60 yuan per barrel, with the spot at par with the futures, a neutral situation [3]. - **Inventory**: US API crude oil inventory increased by 83.9 barrels in the week ending July 11, contrary to the expected decrease of 163.7 barrels; EIA inventory decreased by 385.9 barrels in the week ending July 11, more than the expected decrease of 55.2 barrels; Cushing area inventory increased by 21.3 barrels in the week ending July 11. As of July 16, Shanghai crude oil futures inventory remained at 451.7 barrels. The overall situation is bullish [3]. - **Disk**: The 20 - day moving average is downward, and the price is near the moving average, a bearish signal [3]. - **Main Position**: As of July 8, the main position of WTI crude oil was long, with a decrease in long positions; the main position of Brent crude oil was long, with an increase in long positions. The overall assessment is neutral [3]. - **Futures Quotes**: The settlement prices of Brent crude oil, WTI crude oil, SC crude oil, and Oman crude oil decreased by - 0.50, - 0.46, - 0.80, and - 2.24 respectively, with decline rates of - 0.72%, - 0.69%, - 0.15%, and - 3.09% [7]. - **Spot Quotes**: The prices of UK Brent Dtd, WTI, Oman crude oil, Shengli crude oil, and Dubai crude oil decreased by - 0.54, - 0.46, - 1.87, - 1.89, and - 2.28 respectively, with decline rates of - 0.75%, - 0.69%, - 2.59%, - 2.73%, and - 3.15% [9]. 2. Recent News - Trump's potential replacement of the Fed Chairman caused market fluctuations, but he later said there was no current plan. Market participants have different views on this event. The EU is ready to impose tariffs on $836 billion of US goods if trade talks fail. Trump also mentioned possible tariff rates for Japan and a potential trade agreement with India [5]. 3. Long - Short Concerns - **Bullish Factors**: The intensification of the Russia - Ukraine conflict [6]. - **Bearish Factors**: OPEC+ has increased production for three consecutive months, trade relations between the US and other economies remain tense, and there is a cease - fire between Iran and Israel [6]. 4. Fundamental Data - **API Inventory Trend**: From May 2 to July 11, API inventory showed fluctuations, with an increase of 83.9 barrels in the week ending July 11 [10]. - **EIA Inventory Trend**: From May 9 to July 11, EIA inventory also fluctuated, with a decrease of 385.9 barrels in the week ending July 11 [14]. 5. Position Data - **WTI Crude Oil Fund Net Long Position**: From May 6 to July 8, the net long position of WTI crude oil funds showed fluctuations, with a decrease of 25,319 positions on July 8 compared to July 1 [16]. - **Brent Crude Oil Fund Net Long Position**: From May 6 to July 8, the net long position of Brent crude oil funds also fluctuated, with an increase of 55,630 positions on July 8 compared to July 1 [19].

受美联储主席鲍威尔将很快被解雇的传闻影响，美股周三盘中一度跳水，而在特朗普否认后，美股周三收盘走高，纳指续创收盘新高。 当地时间7月16日，美国三大股指集体收涨。截至收盘，道指涨0.53%报44254.78点；标普500指数涨0.32%报6263.7点；纳指涨0.25%报20730.49 点，续创收盘新高。 大型科技股涨跌不一，特斯拉涨超3%，谷歌涨0.53%，苹果涨0.5%，英伟达涨0.39%，Meta跌逾1%，亚马逊跌超1%，微软跌0.04%。 | 0 | | | --- | --- | | O | | | k | | 随后，特朗普紧急澄清。当地时间7月16日，特朗普澄清称自己没有计划采取任何行动，也没有起草解雇信件。他强调，虽然"极不可能"主动解雇 鲍威尔，但也不能排除因欺诈行为而解雇的可能性。 特朗普表示，鲍威尔最终将完成他的任期，但如果他想要辞职，也会感到乐意。特朗普说："他们说如果我撤换美联储主席鲍威尔，市场将会受到 干扰。" 芯片股涨跌不一，费城半导体指数跌0.39%。ARM涨超4%，超威半导体涨逾2%，微芯科技涨超1%，阿斯麦跌超8%，美光科技跌逾3%，应用材 料、迈威尔科技跌逾2%。 中概股 ...

Group 1 - The selection process for the next Federal Reserve Chairman has officially begun, with Treasury Secretary Mnuchin indicating that there are many excellent candidates both inside and outside the Fed [1] - President Trump has expressed extreme dissatisfaction with current Chairman Powell, advocating for interest rates to be lowered below 1%, claiming that a 3% annual rate cut could save the U.S. trillions [1][3] - Mnuchin warned that if Powell remains on the board after his term ends in May 2026, it could lead to market chaos, emphasizing the tradition of a complete exit for Fed Chairs to avoid creating a "shadow chairman" [3] Group 2 - The independence of the Federal Reserve is under significant threat, as White House economic advisor Hassett publicly stated that the President has the authority to dismiss the Fed Chairman, politicizing the Fed's operations [3][6] - Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, publicly warned against political interference in the Fed, highlighting the critical importance of its independence [6] - The Trump administration is reportedly considering announcing a successor to Powell as early as September or October, with a list of potential candidates that includes hawkish former Fed governors and current economic advisors [6][7] Group 3 - The potential dismissal of Powell could undermine the century-long tradition of Fed independence, which is foundational to global trust in the U.S. dollar [7] - The ongoing political pressure on the Fed, including scrutiny over a $700 million renovation cost, poses unprecedented challenges to the institution's autonomy [7] - The current political dynamics could reshape financial regulations and threaten the stability of the dollar's dominance in the global market [7]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses President Trump's intention to potentially dismiss Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, highlighting the ongoing tension between the President and the Federal Reserve, which has become a focal point in global financial discourse [1][12]. Group 1: Reasons for Trump's Discontent with Powell - Trump believes Powell is too slow in lowering interest rates, contrasting with his desire for low rates to stimulate economic growth [4]. - Powell's adherence to the principle of Federal Reserve independence has led him to publicly resist aligning with White House policy, causing embarrassment for Trump [5]. - Powell's low-key and conservative style, along with Trump's preference for public alignment from key officials, has further fueled Trump's dissatisfaction [6]. - Trump's economic team, including Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, generally criticizes Powell, exacerbating the conflict [6]. Group 2: Potential Successors for Federal Reserve Chairman - Trump has mentioned Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin as a potential successor but prefers him to remain in his current role [7]. - Kevin Hassett, the National Economic Council Director, is also considered a candidate, supporting interest rate cuts and monetary easing [7]. - Other candidates include: - Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor known for prioritizing inflation control and financial stability [8]. - Christopher Waller, a current Federal Reserve governor seen as a flexible option between rate hikes and easing [8]. - David Malpass, former World Bank president, advocating for a focus on U.S. manufacturing and a weaker dollar policy [8]. Group 3: Implications of Trump's Actions - The potential dismissal of Powell is viewed as a significant threat to the independence of the Federal Reserve, raising concerns among Democrats and some Republicans about political interference in financial governance [12]. - Wall Street and financial analysts express worries that such actions could lead to market volatility and undermine investor confidence in the U.S. dollar and government bonds [12][16]. - Historically, while tensions between presidents and Federal Reserve chairs have occurred, no president has successfully dismissed a sitting chair, making Trump's actions unprecedented [20][24]. Group 4: Future Developments - Trump's fluctuating stance on Powell's dismissal indicates a potential legal and constitutional crisis if he attempts to remove Powell directly [24]. - The White House is likely to accelerate the search for a new Federal Reserve chair while continuing to apply pressure on Powell [27]. - The ongoing power struggle between Trump and Powell is expected to attract significant attention from financial markets, similar to past conflicts in U.S. monetary policy history [27].

据知情人士向媒体透露，特朗普总统任内任职时间最长的经济顾问之一凯文·哈塞特（Kevin Hassett）， 目前是明年接替鲍威尔担任美联储主席的最热门人选。 哈塞特现任白宫国家经济委员会主任，是特朗普任内任职时间最长的经济顾问之一，他和凯文·沃什 （Kevin Warsh）是美联储主席接班人的两位主要候选人。媒体称，财政部长贝森特也参与甄选，并提 供建议，如果其他人表现不理想，贝森特本人也有可能得到这份工作。此外，美联储理事Christopher Waller则被视为"黑马"候选人。 特朗普周三也对媒体表示，他正在考虑任命哈塞特接替鲍威尔。他还将鲍威尔继续留任一事归咎于前总 统拜登。鲍威尔最初是特朗普在其第一任期内提名的，而拜登随后又将其重新提名。 特朗普不断指责鲍威尔把利率维持得太高，并表示会选择一位支持降息的美联储主席，引发市场对美联 储将丧失独立性的担忧。哈塞特也附和了特朗普对美联储的批评。他在本月接受媒体采访时提到，美联 储是一个独立机构，但他说，美联储在去年总统大选前降息，然后又以关税引发的通胀风险为由最近保 持利率不变，因此值得受到总统批评。 华盛顿智库Beacon Policy Advisers ...

当地时间7月16日，多家美媒援引知情人士报道称，特朗普已起草解雇美联储主席鲍威尔的信函。消息一出，金融市场发生强烈动荡，黄金飙升， 美股下跌。一小时后，特朗普辟谣称，"目前没有计划采取任何行动"，随后黄金下跌，美股上涨。 美联储主席鲍威尔 美媒16日爆料称，特朗普15日晚上向一群众议院共和党人询问是否应该解雇鲍威尔，出席会议的人士均表示赞同。多位消息人士称，特朗普暗示 他会这么做。 消息传出后，美股、美元迅速下跌，短期国债上涨，黄金、比特币走高。 一小时后，特朗普在椭圆形办公室向记者证实，他确实与共和党人讨论过罢免鲍威尔的事情，但"目前没有计划采取任何行动"，也没有像一些美 媒报道的那样起草了解雇信件。 摩根大通的首席执行官戴蒙15日公开警告特朗普政府不要干预美联储主席鲍威尔的工作，强调央行的独立性"至关重要"；高盛首席执行官表示， 应"为了维护央行的独立性而战"；花旗集团首席执行官16日发表声明称，"美联储的独立性对资本市场的效率和美国的竞争力来说至关重要"。 特朗普辟谣后，市场随即扭转此前趋势。 证券行业人员分析称，特朗普此举是希望借机炒作影响市场，倒逼美联储降息，从而达到自己的目的。正如操纵"关税新闻" ...