鲍威尔9月17日例行新闻发布会要点总结： 1、货币政策：今天的行动是一种风险管理类型的降息。FOMC对降息50个基点呼声的支持并不多。 2、点阵图：极为罕见的经济局势导致联储利率预测分歧大。 3、劳动力市场：经过修订的就业数据意味着，劳动力市场不再那么稳固。失业率仍然偏低，但已经上 扬；就业人口增幅已经放缓，下行风险加重，就业市场指标表明下行风险是实质性的。人工智能 （AI）可能是招聘放缓的原因之一。 4、通胀：关税通胀的传导机制已经放缓，影响的力度也更小。"关税通胀顽固地存在"的可能性降低。 预计美国8月PCE通胀率同比上升2.7%，预计核心PCE同比上升2.9%。预计服务业将继续存在反通胀现 象。长期通胀预期像磐石一样稳固。 这是美联储今年开年以来六次FOMC会议首次决定降息，美联储主席鲍威尔在记者会上表示，虽然失业 率依然处于低位，但已经略有上升，新增就业岗位减少，就业面临的下行风险也在增加。与此同时，通 胀最近有所上升，仍然略高于正常水平。同时，美联储也决定继续缩减所持证券规模。 而他在问答环节则表示，今天联邦公开市场委员会（FOMC）对降息50个基点呼声的支持并不多。 你们可以认为，今天的（宽松）行 ...

美东时间9月17日周三，美联储在货币政策委员会FOMC会后公布，联邦基金利率的目标区间从4.25%至 4.5%降至4.00%至4.25%，降幅25个基点。 这是美联储今年开年以来六次FOMC会议首次决定降息，美联储主席鲍威尔在记者会上表示，虽然失业 率依然处于低位，但已经略有上升，新增就业岗位减少，就业面临的下行风险也在增加。与此同时，通 胀最近有所上升，仍然略高于正常水平。同时，美联储也决定继续缩减所持证券规模。 而他在问答环节则表示，今天联邦公开市场委员会（FOMC）对降息50个基点呼声的支持并不多。 以下是鲍威尔记者会问答环节： Q1：你们今天欢迎了新的联储委员会成员Steven Myron，但他仍然保留了白宫职务。这是几十年来首 次有联储理事与白宫行政部门有直接联系。这是否削弱了美联储在日常事务中保持政治独立性的能力？ 此外，在这种情况下，你们要如何维持公众对美联储政治中立的信任？ 鲍威尔：我们今天确实迎来了一位新的委员会成员，就像我们历来会做的那样。委员会在追求双重使命 目标上仍然是团结一致的。我们坚定地致力于维护我们的独立性。除此之外，我没有更多要分享的。 Q2：你和其他美联储官员经常谈到关税对通 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve has lowered the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 4.00% to 4.25%, marking the first rate cut of 2025 and following three cuts in 2024, which has led to a slight decline in gold and silver futures prices [1][2][3] Group 1: Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve's decision to cut the federal funds rate is aimed at addressing challenges in the labor market, as many individuals are currently struggling to find jobs [2][3] - The median forecast for the appropriate level of the federal funds rate is projected to be 3.6% by the end of this year, 3.4% by the end of 2026, and 3.1% by the end of 2027 [2] Group 2: Economic Predictions - The Federal Reserve has revised its economic outlook, predicting a median real GDP growth rate of 1.6% for this year, and 1.8% and 1.9% for 2026 and 2027, respectively, which is an increase from previous forecasts [1] - The median unemployment rate is expected to be 4.5% in 2025, 4.4% in 2026, and 4.3% in 2027, showing a slight improvement from earlier predictions [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve has initiated a rate cut cycle, lowering the interest rate range by 25 basis points to 4.00%-4.25%, with indications of potentially two more cuts by the end of the year [2][3] Economic Outlook - The Fed has revised its economic growth forecast for this year upward by 0.2 percentage points to 1.6%, with further adjustments for 2026 and 2027 [7] - Inflation pressures are expected to rise starting next year, with core PCE inflation projected at 3.1% for 2025 and 2.6% for 2026 [7][8] - The unemployment rate is projected to be 4.5% in 2025, slightly adjusted down to 4.4% in 2026 and 4.3% in 2027, with a long-term rate of 4.2% [7][8] Labor Market Insights - Recent data shows a slowdown in labor demand, with only 22,000 non-farm jobs added in August, significantly below the expected 75,000 [9] - Powell expressed concerns about the rising unemployment rate among minority groups, indicating a need for vigilance in the labor market [9] Interest Rate Projections - The median interest rate forecast for 2025 is now 3.6%, down 30 basis points from June, suggesting two more rate cuts this year [11] - The updated dot plot indicates significant internal disagreement within the Fed regarding future rate cuts, with some members advocating for more aggressive cuts [12][14] Policy Challenges - The Fed faces a complex environment with conflicting pressures from a softening labor market and persistent inflation [16][18] - Market expectations suggest that traders anticipate two to three additional rate cuts next year, contrasting with the Fed's more conservative outlook of only one [17][18]

鲍威尔表示，美国失业率维持在低位但略有上升。通胀近期有所上升，仍处于略高水平。美国通胀风险 上行，就业风险下行。明年之后，多数通胀预期指标将符合2%的目标。预计今年和明年关税推动的价 格上涨趋势将持续。 据央视新闻消息，当地时间9月17日，美联储主席鲍威尔在联邦公开市场委员会（FOMC）会议结束 后，在美联储总部举行新闻发布会。 当日，美联储最新的联邦公开市场委员会（FOMC）货币政策会议纪要显示，美联储决定将联邦基金利 率目标区间下调25个基点，至4.00%-4.25%之间。这是美联储自2024年12月以来的首次降息。（央视记 者 刘旭） 当被问及白宫经济顾问委员会主席斯蒂芬·米兰加入美联储，该机构如何能保持其在公众眼中的独立性 时，鲍威尔表示，美联储"坚定致力于"保持其不受政治影响的独立性。 鲍威尔补充说，美联储应该观望关税、通胀和劳动力市场如何发展，然后再降息。 编辑 刘佳妮 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut of 25 basis points is a risk management decision, indicating that a sustained rate-cutting cycle is not anticipated, which has led to a cooling market sentiment [1] Group 1: Economic Conditions - The U.S. economy has shown signs of slowing growth in the first half of the year, with inflation levels remaining high and increasing [1] - The labor market is facing increased downside risks, with signs of a cooling labor market and a slight weakening in activity [2][3] Group 2: Federal Reserve's Focus - The Federal Reserve is shifting its focus from primarily controlling inflation to also emphasizing the goal of "full employment" due to evident signs of labor market cooling [2] - The Fed's basic assessment suggests that the impact of tariffs on inflation may be short-term, while the downside risks in the labor market are rising [2] Group 3: Policy Dilemma - The Federal Reserve is in a rare and challenging situation where the labor market is weakening while inflation remains high, creating a dual risk scenario [3][4] - There is a notable divergence in the Federal Reserve's quarterly economic projections regarding future interest rate outlooks [4] Group 4: Independence and Political Influence - The Federal Reserve maintains that it operates independently of political influences, despite external pressures and criticisms, emphasizing data-driven decision-making [4] - The only dissenting vote against the 25 basis point cut came from a member who advocated for a larger cut of 50 basis points, indicating differing views within the committee [4] Group 5: Tariff Impact - The tariffs imposed by the Trump administration appear to be primarily borne by importing companies, with minimal immediate price increases for consumers [5] - Companies have indicated plans to eventually pass on more costs to consumers, which could lead to higher prices in the future [5]

Fed expected to cut rates for the first time this year later this afternoon. Here with us now at Post 9 is former Goldman Sachs president, current IBM vice chair Gary Conn. Gary also served as the director of the National Economic Council during President Trump's first term.Welcome back. >> Thanks for having >> great to have you, especially on a day like today. Is there scope for the market to be disappointed if if Powell isn't dovish enough to meet all their great expectations of more cuts.>> Look, there's ...

Company Performance - Workday experienced a significant gain of 6.9% after Elliott Investment Management disclosed a stake of over USD 2 billion and expressed support for its management [1][11] - General Mills reported better-than-expected profits for the latest quarter, but its revenue only matched forecasts, leading to a 1.9% drop in its stock [2][11] - RCI Hospitality Holdings saw a sharp decline of 10.2% following accusations of bribery and tax evasion by New York's attorney general [8][12] Market Overview - The S&P 500 remained virtually unchanged, hovering near its record set earlier in the week, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 211 points, or 0.5% [1][11] - The upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision is anticipated to be a key event, with expectations of a quarter-point cut [5][12] - International markets showed mixed results, with Japan's Nikkei 225 slipping 0.2% due to a 13.8% drop in exports to the US [9][10][12] Investment Activities - Workday announced an increase in its stock buyback program, allowing for up to USD 4 billion in purchases to return cash to investors [1][11] - StubHub is set to debut on the New York Stock Exchange with an initial public offering price of USD 23.50 per share [9][12]

Group 1: Investment Ratings - Gold operation rating: ★☆☆, indicating a bullish bias but poor operability on the market [1] - Silver operation rating: ★☆★, with the white star suggesting a relatively balanced short - term trend and poor operability, advising to wait and see [1][4] Group 2: Core Views - Overnight, precious metals mainly fluctuated. The US August retail sales monthly rate was 0.6%, higher than the forecast of 0.2% and the previous value of 0.50% [1] - Trump called for faster interest rate cuts. The market priced in three consecutive interest rate cuts by the Fed this year, but the probability of a 50 - basis - point cut this time was only 3% [1] - Focus on the Fed's interest rate cut amplitude at the meeting early tomorrow and Powell's speech on future guidance. If the Fed cuts rates by 25 basis points as expected, beware of the "buy the rumor, sell the news" effect leading to a phased adjustment [1] Group 3: Other Key Points Tariff - related - The EU and Indonesia reached a trade agreement [1] - The US Commerce Department considered imposing additional tariffs on more imported auto parts [1] - The US and India's trade negotiators held positive talks in New Delhi on Tuesday and agreed to step up efforts to reach a trade deal [1] Trump - related - Trump talked with Modi to ease differences on tariffs and Russian oil [2] - Netanyahu will visit the White House again at the end of this month [2] - EU Commission President von der Leyen talked with Trump, and she agreed to phase out Russian oil imports and increase sanctions against Russia [2] - Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru arranged a visit to the US next week [2] - Trump arrived in the UK [2] Fed Interest Rate Cut Probabilities - The probability of the Fed cutting rates by 25 basis points this week is 96.1%, and the probability of a 50 - basis - point cut is 3.9% [2] - The probability of the Fed cumulatively cutting rates by 25 basis points in October is 20.1%, 50 basis points is 76.8%, and 75 basis points is 3.1% [2]

Group 1: Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Decision - The consensus in the market anticipates a rate cut in September, but the policy dynamics remain complex due to labor market cooling and persistent inflation concerns[4] - The Federal Reserve is likely to provide guidance on future easing through the dot plot and economic forecasts, rather than committing to a clear rate path[5] - The dot plot is expected to shift downward with increased dispersion, but the median may not indicate the market's expectation of three rate cuts[5] Group 2: Economic Forecasts and Labor Market Insights - Economic growth forecasts for 2025 are likely to be slightly revised down due to weaker-than-expected labor market data and significant downward revisions in non-farm payrolls[5] - The unemployment rate is projected to rise slowly, with most officials maintaining a judgment of two rate cuts within the year[5] - The core PCE inflation forecast may be slightly adjusted downwards compared to June's pessimistic outlook, reflecting moderate price transmission from tariffs[5] Group 3: Risks and Market Reactions - The market is currently pricing in three rate cuts within the year, which may lead to increased sensitivity to data fluctuations[9] - Political pressures and the potential for a Supreme Court ruling on tariff legality could significantly impact inflation and monetary policy decisions[8] - The labor market's deterioration rate and inflation trends will be critical indicators for the Federal Reserve's future actions[8]