Group 1: Federal Reserve's Monetary Policy - The Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate target range at 4.25%-4.5% during the March meeting, with a slight reduction in the number of members expecting rate cuts this year, indicating a decrease in overall rate cut expectations [3][4] - The Fed's updated economic forecasts show a significant downgrade in the U.S. economic growth rate for 2025 from 2.1% to 1.7%, alongside an increase in core PCE inflation expectations from 2.5% to 2.8% [3][4] - The Fed announced a slowdown in balance sheet reduction starting in April, which is expected to have a positive effect on the economy and stock market, akin to a partial rate cut [2][5] Group 2: Domestic Monetary Policy in China - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced that the one-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) remains unchanged at 3.1% and the five-year LPR at 3.6%, marking the fifth consecutive month of stability [2][7] - There are expectations for a potential interest rate cut in the second quarter of this year, driven by the need to support economic growth amid external uncertainties [7][10] - The recent stabilization of the RMB against the backdrop of a declining U.S. dollar index may create favorable conditions for the PBOC to consider rate cuts [7][8] Group 3: Economic Outlook and Risks - The U.S. economy is showing signs of cooling, with increasing downward pressure that may prompt the Fed to consider rate cuts in the second half of the year, particularly around June or July [6][10] - The Chinese economy is expected to face challenges in the second quarter, with potential declines in exports to the U.S., which may necessitate monetary easing to bolster domestic demand [10]