智通财经APP获悉，美联储下任主席候选人、前圣路易斯联储主席詹姆斯·布拉德表示，他不会支持本 周降息50个基点的举措。布拉德周五接受采访时表示："我认为美联储的决定是正确的。"当被问及他是 否会投票支持降息50个基点时，他回答道："不，我认为不会。"他还表示，"看起来美联储到年底前将 连续降息三次。" 美联储本周将借贷成本下调了25个基点，美联储主席杰罗姆·鲍威尔将此举描述为"风险管理"举措，旨 在提振日益脆弱的劳动力市场。这一决定几乎获得了所有委员的支持，唯一的反对意见来自特朗普的盟 友斯蒂芬·米兰，他本周正式加入美联储理事会，并支持降息50个基点。 布拉德表示，到年底前总共降息75个基点将是一个"重大举措"，但美联储在进入明年时仍拥有"选择 性"。他估计，既不刺激经济也不抑制经济的所谓中性利率约为3.25%。 他表示，对于鸽派而言，本周降息25个基点以及10月份再降息25个基点，"几乎与本周降息50个基点一 样好"。 布拉德本月早些时候表示，他与美国财政部长斯科特·贝森特讨论了出任美联储主席一事。贝森特本周 表示，那是一次"非常好"的会面。布拉德周五表示，他几乎认识所有候选人，而且他们都很"优秀"。 这位 ...

Group 1: Trump and South Africa Relations - The meeting between Trump and South African President Ramaphosa was marked by a heated debate over alleged "white genocide" in South Africa, which Ramaphosa denied, stating that violence affects all races, particularly black South Africans [2][3] - Ramaphosa aimed to improve bilateral relations focusing on investment, trade, tariffs, and critical minerals, and expressed that the discussions were positive and constructive [2][3] - Tensions have been high between the U.S. and South Africa, with Trump previously criticizing South Africa's land reform policies and cutting aid, while South Africa's officials have accused the U.S. of spreading misinformation [3][4] Group 2: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - Trump announced he is seriously considering the public listing of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which together guarantee about half of the U.S. housing loans [5][6] - The two entities have been under government control since the 2008 financial crisis, and there is speculation that they may exit federal oversight during Trump's potential second term [5][6] - The implications of such a move could affect mortgage costs and investor confidence, especially in the current high-interest-rate environment [6] Group 3: Qatar's Gift to Trump - The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed the acceptance of a $200 million aircraft from Qatar, which is intended to be upgraded for use as Trump's new "Air Force One" [7][8] - The acceptance of this gift has raised concerns among critics regarding potential national security risks and accusations of bribery [8] - The modification of the aircraft could cost taxpayers over $1 billion and take several years to complete, leading to further scrutiny of the decision [8]