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🔥The Federal Reserve hits the pause button, but what is the market sensing?
At that moment on January 12th, the Fed announced a 25 basis point rate cut, bringing the interest rate down to the 3.5%-3.75% range. So far in 2025, a total of 75 basis points have been eased. Just when everyone thought they could breathe a sigh of relief, New York Fed President Williams said, "There’s no need to cut further at this time"—and the market immediately exploded.
U.S. stocks paid little attention and responded aggressively: the Dow rose 0.38%, and the Nasdaq surged 1.31%. Chinese concept stocks also rallied, with Xiaopao Zhixing soaring nearly 12%. Gold was even more aggressive, jumping to $4,340. Money is once again seeking an exit.
But behind the scenes, problems are surfacing. Trump-appointed director Milan initially wanted to implement a large 50 basis point rate cut but was vetoed and cast a dissenting vote. How independent is the Federal Reserve really? The political tug-of-war behind the scenes is becoming obvious.
More troubling data has emerged: the dot plot indicates only one rate cut possible in 2026, and inflation remains stubbornly high. Employment data was sharply revised downward—910,000 jobs vanished instantly. Ackman has even begun warning that the 2% inflation target may need to be abandoned.
The world is watching the Fed. China has gained policy maneuvering space, and the renminbi remains resilient. But how long can Williams’ "balancing act" last? Has the rate cut channel truly opened, or is this all a carefully laid trap? Just before a storm, the most confusion often occurs.