Die US-Notenbank Federal Reserve (Fed) hat soeben entschieden, die Zinsen unverändert zu belassen bei einer Spanne von 4,25 % bis 4,50 %. Ab 20:30 Uhr beginnt die Pressekonferenz von Fed-Chef Jerome Powell. Wir werden dann umgehend berichten.
Wichtige Aussagen im Statement: „Wirtschaftswachstum in der ersten Jahreshälfte abgeschwächt“. Damit hat sich die Fed-Sichtweise auf die US-Konjunktur abgeschwächt – ein Zeichen für sinkende Zinsen im September? Und die beiden Fed-Gouverneure Waller und Bowman stimmten für Zinssenkung! Das ist das erste Mal seit 1993, dass zwei Entscheider abweichen.
Hier das ganze Statement im Original: Although swings in net exports continue to affect the data, recent indicators suggest that growth of economic activity moderated in the first half of the year. The unemployment rate remains low, and labor market conditions remain solid. Inflation remains somewhat elevated.
The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run. Uncertainty about the economic outlook remains elevated. The Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate.
In support of its goals, the Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 4-1/4 to 4-1/2 percent. In considering the extent and timing of additional adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate, the Committee will carefully assess incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks. The Committee will continue reducing its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage‑backed securities. The Committee is strongly committed to supporting maximum employment and returning inflation to its 2 percent objective.
In assessing the appropriate stance of monetary policy, the Committee will continue to monitor the implications of incoming information for the economic outlook. The Committee would be prepared to adjust the stance of monetary policy as appropriate if risks emerge that could impede the attainment of the Committee’s goals. The Committee’s assessments will take into account a wide range of information, including readings on labor market conditions, inflation pressures and inflation expectations, and financial and international developments.
Voting for the monetary policy action were Jerome H. Powell, Chair; John C. Williams, Vice Chair; Michael S. Barr; Susan M. Collins; Lisa D. Cook; Austan D. Goolsbee; Philip N. Jefferson; Alberto G. Musalem; and Jeffrey R. Schmid. Voting against this action were Michelle W. Bowman and Christopher J. Waller, who preferred to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 1/4 percentage point at this meeting. Absent and not voting was Adriana D. Kugler.
