2026-01-08 15:30:39

The U.S. Treasury Secretary continues to pressure the Federal Reserve to accelerate the pace of rate cuts in recent speeches, claiming that lower interest rates are "a necessary condition for economic growth." The official has reiterated multiple times that delaying rate cuts does not align with economic development needs.

According to media reports, the Treasury Department is quite confident in last year's policy achievements—tax cuts, trade agreements, and deregulation initiatives are all seen as measures "laying the foundation for strong growth." The Treasury Secretary also publicly stated that these policies will show tangible results by 2026.

It is worth noting that this Treasury official has been involved in the personnel selection process for the Federal Reserve Chair. As the current Chair's term approaches in May, calls for rate cuts are also intensifying. Historically, changes in interest rate policies often have a significant impact on capital markets, especially on the performance of risk assets. The policy signals during this period are undoubtedly worth close attention from market participants.

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BearMarketHustler

· 21h ago

When it comes to interest rate cuts, politicians and central banks never see eye to eye, it's especially funny. The finance minister is eager to get money to spend, while the Federal Reserve has to consider inflation... Anyway, in the end, we’re the ones who suffer. The 2026 commitment... let’s just watch for now. If it’s not fulfilled today, they’ll still keep bluffing tomorrow. There’s a bit of a pattern in this personnel selection process. Expectations for interest rate cuts have been hyped up, but the index hasn’t risen yet—really ridiculous.

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SoliditySurvivor

· 21h ago

Interest rate cuts again? The Ministry of Finance is up to something. Speaking of which, the returns won't be seen until 2026, so what about now? It feels like someone is helping the chairman choose a role; this game is quite deep. Risk assets are probably going to dance to the policy signals now—are you willing to take a gamble? Tax cuts, trade deregulation—sounds like they want to stimulate the market. Wake up, everyone. When interest rate policies change, the world turns upside down. Retail investors just have to wait to get chopped.

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ChainWanderingPoet

· 21h ago

The Treasury Secretary is just setting a trap for the Federal Reserve. Cutting interest rates is a good thing, but the timing is a bit awkward. Takes effect only in 2026? Wanting money now is a typical political move. Choosing personnel and also involving interest rate cuts—how related... Hey, when interest rates move, risk assets get excited. It's better for us to stay alert. Really? Last year's tax cut legislation could last until next year? Feels like bragging. As soon as the rate cut expectation emerged, the market started to stir. Is this another round of being cut?

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LayerHopper

· 21h ago

The Treasury Secretary's move is a bit hasty, cutting interest rates and shouting about it every day... Is there really a return by 2026? --- Again dealing with personnel changes and applying pressure, with this combination of tactics, can the Federal Reserve stay still? That's hilarious. --- Instead of listening to their rumors, it's better to watch the market and see the asset trends—that's the real gold and silver. --- Wait, tax cuts plus interest rate cuts? Are they trying to pump risk assets to the sky? --- Deregulation, interest rate cuts, tax reductions... I've heard this story before, and in the end, someone always ends up taking the fall.

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TopBuyerBottomSeller

· 21h ago

The call for interest rate cuts is growing louder, let's see if May can meet expectations. The Ministry of Finance is betting on 2026, basically boosting market confidence. Those holding risky assets should stay alert; this wave of policy signals is a bit complex. Tax cuts combined with interest rate cuts? It's a double approach to try to save the economy. Speaking of the Ministry of Finance participating in the presidential selection, this network of relationships is a bit complicated. Rather than listening to speeches, it's better to watch subsequent actions; consistency in words and deeds is the most valuable. What the Federal Reserve really thinks is the key; does applying pressure work?

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ProposalDetective

· 21h ago

Interest rate cuts, interest rate cuts, shouting every day, but why hasn't it materialized yet? The Treasury Secretary involved in the chairperson selection? That feels a bit intense. Tax cuts legislation last year, trade agreements... won't take effect until 2026? That timeline is way too delayed. Can risk assets rise in this wave, or should I just continue to lie flat? When interest rate policies change, my holdings will be tossed around again. Policy signals are flying everywhere, investors are really having a tough time. The interest rate cut expectations have been hyped for so long, what if in the end they decide to short?

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