Group 1 - The FOMC meeting minutes indicate concerns about the vulnerability of the U.S. Treasury market, particularly regarding the intermediary capabilities of traders, the growing presence of hedge funds, and low market depth [1] - Participants noted that while regulatory capital levels remain sufficient, some banks are still susceptible to rising long-term yields and unrealized losses on related assets [1] - The recent passage of the "Stablecoin Innovation Act" by Congress mandates stablecoin issuers to hold dollar reserves on a 1:1 basis, which may increase demand for U.S. Treasury assets [1] Group 2 - As of August 12, the total U.S. national debt surpassed $37 trillion, resulting in a per capita debt burden of over $108,000 [2] - The U.S. government has been increasing its debt at an average rate of approximately $1 trillion every 100 days since the passage of the "Fiscal Responsibility Act" in June 2023 [2] - The "Debt Ceiling" established by Congress sets a maximum borrowing limit for the federal government, which needs to be raised or suspended to avoid government shutdowns and defaults [2] Group 3 - Concerns about the sustainability of U.S. debt have led to market apprehension, with major credit rating agencies downgrading the U.S. sovereign credit rating for the first time in history [3] - The FOMC members acknowledged that recent inflation indicators suggest a slowdown in economic activity during the first half of the year, with high uncertainty regarding the economic outlook [3] - Most committee members agreed to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 4.25% to 4.5%, despite some support for a 25 basis point rate cut to prevent further weakening of the labor market [3]