Loading your language..
Federal Reserve Chair Powell evaded senators' questions regarding inflation, AI, and his interactions with Trump.

Federal Reserve Chair Powell evaded senators' questions regarding inflation, AI, and his interactions with Trump.

C1🇹🇼 中文🇺🇸 English

July 16th, 2026

Federal Reserve Chair Powell evaded senators' questions regarding inflation, AI, and his interactions with Trump.

C1
Please note: This article has been simplified for language learning purposes. Some context and nuance from the original text may have been modified or removed.

🇺🇸 English

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faced a series of challenging inquiries during a Senate hearing on Wednesday, covering the potential impact of artificial intelligence on inflation, his interactions with President Donald Trump, and how the central bank assesses the persistence of inflation, yet he offered few specific details.

聯準會主席凱文·沃什週三在參議院聽證會上面臨一系列棘手的質詢涵蓋人工智慧對通膨的潛在影響、他與總統唐納·川普的互動以及央行如何評估通膨的持續性,但他並未提供太多具體細節

Since taking office seven weeks ago, Walsh has indicated that he will provide less guidance than his predecessor regarding the Federal Reserve's next interest rate moves.

自七週前上任以來沃什已表明他將比前任提供更少關於聯準會下一步利率行動的指引

However, he has largely refrained from explaining how the central bank might respond more broadly to potential economic shifts, a stance that has frustrated many Federal Reserve watchers.

然而他基本上避免解釋央行可能如何更廣泛地應對潛在經濟變化此舉令許多聯準會觀察家感到沮喪

"I do not believe that a one-time price change is necessarily inflationary, because the supply side is bound to respond accordingly," he stated in response to the potential impact of large-scale investment in AI infrastructure.

我不認為一次性價格變動必然具有通膨性質因為供應面勢必會有所因應,」他在回應大規模投資AI基礎設施可能造成的影響如此表示

"Will this push up prices over the next twelve months? I think it is possible.

是否會在未來十二個月內推升物價我認為有此可能

However, whether this ultimately constitutes inflation will have to be determined by the Federal Reserve, and we will offer our assessment at that time."

然而這究竟是否構成通膨最終仍須由聯準會定奪,我們屆時自會提出看法。」

As high-tech companies invest hundreds of billions of dollars in data centers and computing equipment, the cost of computer memory and processing chips has risen sharply.

隨著高科技公司數據中心運算設備投入數千億美元電腦記憶體處理晶片成本大幅上漲

Companies such as Apple, Microsoft, and Dell have stated that they are consequently compelled to raise the prices of laptops, tablets, and gaming consoles.

蘋果微軟戴爾等公司表示它們因此被迫調漲筆記型電腦平板電腦電玩主機價格

According to the minutes of the Federal Reserve's most recent meeting, held on June 1617, a 'majority' of the 19 officials on the Federal Funds Rate Setting Committee noted that 'the persistently robust demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure could exert upward pressure on the prices of technology products and electricity.'

根據聯準會6月16日至17日舉行最近一次會議紀錄聯邦基金利率制定委員會19位官員中,「多數」成員指出,「人工智慧基礎設施持續強勁的需求可能科技產品電力價格構成上漲壓力。」

Within the committee, there is significant disagreement over whether to raise interest rates later this year.

委員會內部對於今年稍晚是否調升利率存在顯著分歧

On the second day of his congressional testimony, Warsh also attempted to downplay the positive inflation data released on Tuesday and Wednesday, data that could have made his role as Federal Reserve chair easier.

在國會作證的第二天沃什也試圖淡化週二和週三公布的正面通膨數據,這些數據本可讓他的聯準會主席工作更輕鬆

As inflation weakens, the pressure on the Federal Reserve to cool borrowing and spending through interest rate hikes has correspondingly diminished.

隨著通膨減弱聯準會透過升息以冷卻借貸與支出的壓力也隨之減輕

The government announced earlier on Wednesday that wholesale inflation showed signs of easing in June; the day before, the consumer price index recorded its first decline from May to June in six years.

政府於週三稍早公布六月份批發通膨出現放緩跡象而在此前一天消費者物價指數自五月至六月錄得六年來首次下滑。

On an annual basis, the inflation rate has dropped from 4.2% in May to 3.5% last month.

以年增率計算通膨率已從五月的4.2%降至上個月的3.5%

"Any central bank governor would welcome data moving in the right direction," he said, but "these are imperfect indicators for measuring underlying inflation."

任何央行行長都會樂見數據朝正確方向發展,」他說這些都是衡量潛在通膨狀態不完美指標。」

Conversely, Walsh stated that he would consult a working group he had established, which is specifically dedicated to examining the data sources employed by the Federal Reserve.

相反地沃什表示將參考其創立的一個工作小組該小組專門研究聯準會所採用的數據來源

He hinted that the working group might propose measures to assist government statistical agencies in 'performing more effectively within a constantly evolving economy.'

暗示該工作小組可能提出方案協助政府統計機構在不斷變化的經濟中做得更好」。

Walsh announced last week the formation of five working groups, which will also evaluate the Federal Reserve's inflation framework, the impact of artificial intelligence on employment and productivity, and the trillions of dollars in government bonds held by the Federal Reserve.

沃什上週宣布成立五個工作小組這些小組還將評估聯準會的通膨框架人工智慧對就業與生產力的影響,以及聯準會持有的數兆美元政府公債

Warsh indeed articulated a criterion by which the Federal Reserve assesses whether inflation constitutes a persistent problem: it will consider whether prices have risen not only in specific categories, such as oil and natural gas, but have also affected the "overall price level."

沃什確實闡述了聯準會評估通膨是否構成持續性問題一項準則它將考量價格是否不僅在特定類別如石油與天然氣中上揚更已影響到整體價格水平」。

However, when Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy asked the Federal Reserve how it determines whether inflation is 'temporary or permanent,' Warsh responded: 'We deploy five working groups to address such significant and challenging issues.'

然而路易斯安那州共和黨籍參議員約翰·甘迺迪詢問聯準會如何判定通膨是「暫時還是永久」時,沃什回應道:「我們動用五個工作小組來處理這類重大且棘手的問題。」

Furthermore, Walsh reiterated that he would act independently in his capacity as Federal Reserve Chair and resist any political pressure from Trump to lower interest rates.

此外沃什重申他將以聯準會主席身分獨立行事抵制川普任何要求降低利率的政治壓力。

However, he did not directly answer whether he had communicated with Trump since taking office.

然而並未直接回答自上任後是否曾與川普通訊

"I have no intention of publicly sharing the content of my discussions with the president," Warsh stated in response to a question from Maryland Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen.

我無意公開分享我與總統之間的討論內容,」沃什在回應馬里蘭州民主黨籍參議員克里斯·范霍倫的提問時如此表示。

"I will tell you what I have repeatedly emphasized to the President and the Treasury Secretary: they chose an independent person for this role, and I intend to be exactly that," he added.

我會告訴你我一再向總統和財政部長強調的話他們選了一個獨立的人來做這份工作而我正打算這麼做,」他補充道

Trump has repeatedly criticised his predecessor Jerome Powell, accusing him of failing to cut interest rates sufficiently, and his administration has even pushed for an investigation into Powell's brief testimony before the Senate regarding the Federal Reserve building renovation, a move that has sparked deep concern over the future of the Fed's independence.

川普多次抨擊其前任傑羅姆·鮑威爾指責他未能充分調降利率其政府甚至推動調查鮑威爾在參議院聯準會大樓翻修案所作的簡短證詞此舉引發外界聯準會獨立性未來走向深切憂慮

July 16th, 2026

Trending Articles

Oil prices retreat, inflation data meets expectations, US stocks surge.

Oil prices retreat, inflation data meets expectations, US stocks surge.

油價回落、通膨數據符合預期,美股大漲

C1Sep 11
US diesel prices surpass $6 per gallon, heightening freight pressure

US diesel prices surpass $6 per gallon, heightening freight pressure

美國柴油價格突破每加侖6美元,貨運壓力升高

C1Sep 11
Middle East conflict drives up oil prices, inflation pressure persists

Middle East conflict drives up oil prices, inflation pressure persists

中東衝突推高油價,通膨壓力未減

C1Sep 11
When American farmers needed diesel the most, oil prices hit a record high.

When American farmers needed diesel the most, oil prices hit a record high.

美國農民最需要柴油時 油價卻創歷史新高

C1Sep 11
Canada-U.S. Trade War Escalates: Carney Uses Tariffs as a Retaliatory Measure — Key Points You Need to Know

Canada-U.S. Trade War Escalates: Carney Uses Tariffs as a Retaliatory Measure — Key Points You Need to Know

加拿大與美國貿易戰升級:卡尼以關稅作為報復手段,你須知的重點

C1Sep 8
Oil prices continued to climb, dragging Wall Street stocks lower.

Oil prices continued to climb, dragging Wall Street stocks lower.

油價持續攀升,拖累華爾街股市走低

C1Sep 8
Meta launches personal AI agent Muse, with a strong emphasis on safety and privacy protection.

Meta launches personal AI agent Muse, with a strong emphasis on safety and privacy protection.

Meta推出個人AI代理Muse,著重安全與隱私保障

C1Sep 8
Fact check: Trump claims U.S. banks cannot operate in Canada — this assertion is incorrect.

Fact check: Trump claims U.S. banks cannot operate in Canada — this assertion is incorrect.

事實查核:川普稱美國銀行無法在加拿大營運,此說法有誤

C1Sep 8
The United States imposed sanctions on a Turkish bank, describing it as a "critical financial lifeline" for Iran.

The United States imposed sanctions on a Turkish bank, describing it as a "critical financial lifeline" for Iran.

美國對土耳其銀行實施制裁,稱其為伊朗的「關鍵金融生命線」

C1Sep 5
Trump continues to tout economic prosperity, but even strong jobs reports are proving to be a double-edged sword for him.

Trump continues to tout economic prosperity, but even strong jobs reports are proving to be a double-edged sword for him.

川普持續宣揚經濟繁榮,但即便是強勁的就業報告也為他帶來麻煩

C1Sep 5