ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Nomura Securities analyst David Seif's team released the latest report indicating that the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut in March has decreased, and it is expected that interest rates will remain unchanged throughout 2025. Although the U.S. economy remains strong in the short term, the trade policies of the Trump administration may lead to an economic slowdown. Tariff measures will affect consumer spending, and policy uncertainty will suppress business investment. Analysts expect that the Federal Reserve may restart easing policies in the second quarter of 2026 after inflation triggered by tariffs subsides.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve's Collins stated that the possibility of easing policy in December cannot be ruled out.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi news, Federal Reserve's Collins stated that if the data meets expectations, it is appropriate to "soon" begin to ease policies.

ChainCatcher news, JPMorgan strategists indicate that the stock market may continue to be under pressure due to slowing economic activity, declining bond yields, and lowered earnings expectations. "We remain cautious about the stock market and expect the phase of 'bad news is bad news' to be approaching," Mislav Matejka wrote in the report. "In this context, risk trading should not be undertaken." The strategists noted that the Federal Reserve will begin to ease policies, but will do so more passively and in response to weak growth, "which may not be enough to drive a rebound."

ChainCatcher news, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook delivered a speech on the Federal Reserve's dual mandate, stating that a cautious and gradual easing of policy can ensure a sustainable return of inflation to 2%, while striving to maintain a strong labor market. Easing policy too much or too early, or too late, carries risks. (Jin Ten)