October 30, 2025 (Beijing Time) – The Fed’s FOMC meeting this week has concluded! On October 29 (ET), the Federal Reserve voted 10-2 to cut the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00%, marking a three-year low and the second rate cut this year, aimed at mitigating downside risks in the labor market. However, Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks poured cold water on expectations: a December rate cut is "far from a foregone conclusion," while tariff policies may fuel inflation, and the Fed could soon halt balance sheet reduction. Markets reacted swiftly—the Dow dipped slightly while the Nasdaq rose, and global liquidity conditions shifted dramatically. This isn’t just a rate adjustment; it’s a "bellwether" for the 2026 economic trajectory!
Reflecting on Powell’s post-meeting press conference: labor market "downside risks have emerged," but inflation remains stubborn, and a government shutdown disrupting data collection adds uncertainty. Though rates were cut, the signal for slower easing is clear—tech stocks face short-term pressure, bond yields rebounded, and the dollar index rose 0.5%. For A-shares, a steeper U.S. Treasury yield curve may accelerate foreign capital outflows; for commodities, energy and gold are seeing heightened safe-haven demand. Investors, are you ready to capture these "hidden opportunities"? Should you pivot to defensive stocks or high-yield assets? The wealth scale tilts in a split-second decision!
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