美国财长贝森特周三再次呼吁美联储主席鲍威尔对美联储进行内部审查，并将针对美联储理事库克的抵 押贷款欺诈指控列入审查范围。贝森特在接受福克斯商业频道采访时表示："我鼓励鲍威尔主席在进行 外部审查之前先进行内部审查。""这是一件需要解决的事情，"他指的是库克事件。贝森特称："我们没 有听到她说'不是我干的'，她只是不停地说，总统不能罢免她。"他表示，他的观点是，"如果一名美联 储官员犯有抵押贷款欺诈罪"，他们就不应该在美国主要金融监管机构之一任职。"美联储是一个不负责 任的机构，它与美国人民的关系依赖于高度信任，而像这样的事件破坏了这种信任。" 来源：滚动播报 ...

中新网8月26日电 据央行网站消息，2025年8月26日中国人民银行以固定利率、数量招标方式开展 了4058亿元逆回购操作。具体情况如下： | | 逆回购提作情况 | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 胡凝 | 操作利率 | 投标量 | 中标量 | | 7天 | 1.40% | 4058亿元 | 4058亿元 | 图片来源：央行网站截图 ...

智通财经APP获悉，央行发布公告称，为保持银行体系流动性充裕，2025年8月25日(周一)，将以固定数 量、利率招标、多重价位中标方式开展6000亿元MLF操作，期限为1年期。 本文编选自"央行官网"，智通财经编辑：徐文强。 ...

图片来 源：央行网站截图 | | | 逆回购保作简况 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 朗恩 | 操作利率 | 投标量 | 中秘書 | | 天 | 1.40% | 3612亿元 | 3612亿元 | 中新网8月22日电 据央行网站消息，2025年8月22日中国人民银行以固定利率、数量招标方式开展了 3612亿元逆回购操作。具体情况如下： ...

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Group 1 - The People's Bank of China conducted a reverse repurchase operation amounting to 138.5 billion yuan on August 6, 2025 [1] - The operation was executed at a fixed interest rate of 1.40% for a 7-day term [1] - The total bidding amount matched the amount awarded, indicating strong demand in the market [1]

Core Points - President Trump is set to decide on the nomination for the vacant Federal Reserve Board position by the end of the week, narrowing the candidates for the successor to Chairman Powell to four individuals [2][3] - The successor to Fed Governor Kugler, who unexpectedly announced her departure, will serve until January, but Trump indicated that this nominee could later be appointed for a full 14-year term [3][5] - Trump has expressed criticism of Powell for not lowering interest rates since his return to the White House, highlighting the challenges the Fed faces in balancing inflation and employment goals [4][6] Candidate Selection - The narrowed list for the Fed Chair includes economic advisor Kevin Hassett, former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, and two others, with speculation that one may be current Fed Governor Christopher Waller [2][3] - The nomination process for Kugler's successor requires Senate confirmation, and a separate process will be needed for the new Fed Chair [5] Economic Context - Concerns have been raised regarding the integrity of U.S. employment data following the dismissal of the BLS director, which may impact perceptions of the Fed's independence [6][7] - Economic experts warn that Trump's trade policies could lead to a slowdown in the labor market and rising inflation, influencing the Fed's decision-making on interest rates [6][7]

Core Viewpoint - The latest survey by the Bank of Mexico indicates an upward adjustment in the economic growth forecast for 2025 from 0.13% to 0.2%, marking the third consecutive month of improvement in growth expectations [1] Economic Growth Expectations - The Mexican Ministry of Finance has a more optimistic forecast for 2025, predicting economic growth between 1.50% and 2.30% [1] - The upward revision in growth expectations reflects a gradual improvement in the economic outlook [1] Inflation Projections - The year-end inflation rate forecast has been raised to 4.11%, the highest level since September 2024, and has increased for four consecutive months [1] - The persistent inflationary pressure is expected to limit the monetary policy flexibility [1] External Challenges and Currency Impact - Despite external challenges such as increased tariffs from the U.S., the depreciation of the peso is seen as a factor that may help mitigate the rising export costs [1] - The Ministry of Finance believes that the peso's depreciation can partially offset negative impacts, allowing for moderate economic growth [1] Policy Considerations - Experts suggest that the low growth forecast of 0.2% is significantly below macroeconomic potential, and the inflation expectation above 4% will constrain monetary policy options [1] - Future decisions by the Bank of Mexico will need to balance between interest rate cuts and controlling inflation, while fiscal policy must enhance support for the sluggish growth to avoid a dual trap of economic stagnation and rising prices [1]

Core Insights - The Bank of England has been in a rate-cutting cycle for a year, yet households are facing the highest borrowing costs in a generation, leading to a significant reduction in overall spending [1] - Total annual spending by UK households has decreased by £11 billion (approximately $14.5 billion) compared to July of the previous year [1] - The decline in spending is attributed to reduced savings returns due to lower interest rates and many homeowners not yet benefiting from the rate cuts due to existing high-rate mortgage agreements [1] Group 1 - The Bank of England has cut interest rates four times in the past year, but the impact on consumer spending remains limited [1] - The reduction in household spending is primarily due to the negative effects on savers and the delayed benefits for mortgage holders [1] - Economic conditions such as stagnant real wage growth and tightening fiscal policies are expected to continue suppressing consumer spending in the coming years [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses President Trump's visit to the Federal Reserve, where he criticized the cost overruns of a renovation project and reiterated his call for interest rate cuts, indicating a potential political motive behind his criticisms of Fed Chairman Powell [1][6][8]. Group 1: Renovation Project - The Federal Reserve's renovation project, initially estimated at $1.9 billion in 2021, has ballooned to $2.5 billion, with Trump claiming it could be as high as $3.1 billion [1][2]. - The renovation involves updating infrastructure in two buildings constructed in the 1930s, which had never been renovated before [1]. - Trump criticized the project, comparing it unfavorably to a previous renovation he oversaw, which cost approximately $200 million [5]. Group 2: Interest Rate Discussion - Trump urged the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, claiming that a reduction of 3 percentage points could save the government over $1 trillion annually [5]. - Financial analysts caution that lowering rates too soon could exacerbate inflation risks, which currently remain above the Fed's target of 2% [10]. - The Fed has maintained a cautious stance on interest rate cuts, with most economists predicting inflation rates to remain above 3% for the remainder of the year [10]. Group 3: Political Implications - Trump's ongoing criticisms of Powell and the Fed may be aimed at undermining Powell's credibility and justifying a potential dismissal [6][7]. - The political environment surrounding the Fed is tense, with Republican lawmakers also criticizing Powell, suggesting a coordinated effort to challenge his leadership [7]. - Analysts speculate that Trump's focus on the Fed's renovation costs serves to shift public attention from other issues, such as his legal troubles [9].