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不要低估特朗普的决心--美国会如何“降息”?
Hua Er Jie Jian Wen· 2025-09-01 02:16
Core Viewpoint - The upcoming Federal Reserve monetary policy meeting is raising concerns about the potential politicization of interest rate cuts and the independence of the Fed [1][2] Group 1: Market Expectations and Concerns - There is a prevailing market expectation that even if the Fed initiates rate cuts, it will primarily lower short-term rates while long-term yields may rise due to inflation concerns [1] - Concerns about a "politicized" rate cut may overlook the economic rationale for such a move, as sufficient data could support significant rate cuts without triggering panic in long-term rates [2] Group 2: Traditional Monetary Policy Limitations - The effectiveness of traditional monetary policy tools is diminishing, as changes in the federal funds rate have a long and variable transmission path, making their impact difficult to assess [3] - Many entities have locked in long-term low rates since the zero interest rate era, reducing their sensitivity to changes in short-term rates [3] Group 3: Unconventional Policy Options - The government may consider unconventional measures to directly intervene in long-term rates if traditional tools prove ineffective [4] - A potential strategy could involve a significant one-time rate cut of 100 basis points, coupled with a commitment to maintain rates unless substantial data changes occur [5] Group 4: Addressing Inflation Data - A strategy to challenge the validity of inflation data could involve highlighting discrepancies in housing cost calculations, which are currently inflating CPI figures [7] - The Cleveland Fed's new indicators suggest that real rent inflation has returned to normal levels, which could help mitigate market fears about inflation [7] Group 5: Operation Twist and Other Measures - Reinitiating "Operation Twist" could be a key method to lower long-term rates by selling short-term bonds and buying long-term ones, significantly increasing the Fed's holdings in the long-term bond market [8] - Other disruptive options may include yield curve control (YCC) and re-evaluating U.S. gold reserves, which could generate substantial accounting gains and shift market focus [9]