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Abstract:The Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes suggest that the decision on whether to move forward with rate cuts depends on the availability of reliable inflation data and the subsequent policies of President Trump.
According to the minutes of the January meeting released this Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) unanimously decided to maintain the current benchmark interest rate. Prior to this, President Trump had implemented a series of tariff policies and, in recent days, threatened to expand these tariffs further.
In a conversation with reporters on Tuesday, Trump revealed that he is considering imposing a 25% tariff on the automotive, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor industries, with plans to accelerate the implementation throughout this year. Although specific details were not disclosed, these measures are likely to usher in a new phase for U.S. trade policy and could further increase prices, particularly as inflation has eased somewhat but still remains above the Fed's 2% target.
The minutes also indicated that during the discussions, FOMC members specifically addressed the potential impacts of the Trump administration's policies, particularly regarding tariffs and the possible effects of reducing regulations and taxes. The committee noted that current monetary policy is relatively more accommodative compared to before the rate cuts, and the policy environment is no longer as tight. This gives the committee more time to assess the economic situation before taking further action.
The participants generally agreed that the current policy stance provides time to evaluate the outlook for economic activity, the labor market, and inflation. The majority of members believe that while the current stance remains somewhat tight, it is still relatively accommodative. However, they expressed concerns about fiscal policy changes potentially keeping inflation above the Fed's target range for an extended period.
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