Wegen der Energiekrise und Inflationssorgen infolge des Irankriegs rührt die US-Notenbank Federal Reserve ein weiteres Mal den Leitzins nicht an. Der Zentralbankrat stimmte geschlossen für eine erneute Zinspause. Damit bleibt die Spanne zum vierten Mal in diesem Jahr bei 3,5 bis 3,75 Prozent. Nicht einmal der neue Fed-Chef Kevin Warsh wollte in seiner ersten Sitzung die von US-Präsident Donald Trump geforderten Zinssenkungen durchsetzen.
Die Fed soll unabhängig von der Politik über den Leitzins entscheiden und damit einen Kompromiss zwischen Inflation und Vollbeschäftigung finden. Das Problem: Lockert die Fed das Zinsniveau, dürfte das die Inflation zusätzlich anheizen – das will sie vermeiden. Zuletzt lag die Inflation in den USA bei 4,2 Prozent und damit weit über dem von der Fed angestrebten Ziel von zwei Prozent.
Ökonomen fürchten, dass Trump über Warsh erheblichen Einfluss auf derartige Entscheidungen nehmen und indirekt eine lockerere Geldpolitik forcieren könnte. Die eigentlich objektiven Zinsentscheidungen könnten damit politisch verfälscht werden. Trump dürfte genauestens darauf achten, wie sich sein Kandidat positioniert. Warum Trump ein Zentralbankschreck ist, lesen Sie hier.
Fed-Chef Warsh und US-Präsident Trump
Pausen bei der Zinssenkung
2025 hatte die Fed aus Sorge um den Arbeitsmarkt den Leitzins dreimal um jeweils einen Schritt (25 Basispunkte) gesenkt. Bei den bisherigen drei Sitzungen im laufenden Jahr legte sie dann Pausen ein. Angesichts der unsicheren Weltlage bei zugleich erhöhter Inflation rücken Zinssenkungen in weite Ferne. Stattdessen scheint eine straffere Geldpolitik im Jahresverlauf wahrscheinlicher, um die Inflation in den Griff zu bekommen.
Grund dafür sind die Folgen des Irankriegs und die Blockaden in der Straße von Hormus. Entsprechend müssen Firmen derzeit viel mehr Geld für Öl, Gas und Dünger ausgeben. Das belegen auch die Mai-Zahlen in der größten Volkswirtschaft: Für Energie musste 23,5 Prozent mehr gezahlt werden als vor einem Jahr. Besonders stark war der Anstieg der Benzinpreise. Der Kraftstoff hat sich etwa 40 Prozent verteuert.
Zudem war die Zahl der Beschäftigten in den USA im Mai überraschend um 172.000 gestiegen – fast doppelt so stark wie von Experten erwartet. Das lässt Zinssenkungen in weite Ferne rücken und stattdessen, wenn auch unwahrscheinlich, Zinserhöhungen wieder ein Thema werden.
Warsh, der »Inflation Hawk«
Jerome Powell war turnusgemäß im Mai als Fed-Chef ausgeschieden und als Mitglied in den Vorstand gewechselt. Er versperrt Trump damit die Möglichkeit, einen weiteren Kandidaten im Fed-Führungsgremium zu platzieren. Powell dürfte es Warsh zudem schwieriger machen, Zinssenkungen durchzubringen.
Dieser saß einst schon im Fed-Vorstand. Warsh gilt eigentlich als »Inflation Hawk« und tendiert eher zu einer restriktiveren Geldpolitik, um die Inflation in den Griff zu bekommen. Der 56-Jährige soll sich allerdings laut US-Medien offen für niedrigere Leitzinsen gezeigt haben – zur Freude Trumps.
Mehr zum Thema
Auch die Europäische Zentralbank hatte jüngst ihre Zinsen wegen Inflationssorgen erstmals seit 2023 angehoben. Sie hob den für Banken und Sparer wichtigen Einlagenzins um 0,25 Prozentpunkte auf 2,25 Prozent an, um sich so gegen den Inflationsschub mit dem Irankrieg zu stemmen. Was die Entscheidung für die Wirtschaft und für Ihren Geldbeutel bedeutet, lesen Sie hier.
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Deutsche Welle (Deutsch)State / PublicCenter3 days ago The Fed is keeping Leitzins unchanged under new chief Warsh .The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) has kept its interest rates unchanged at a range of 3.5% to 3.75% following its first meeting under new chair Kevin Warsh. The decision was made unanimously by the twelve responsible central bank members, marking the first time in nearly a year that such a consensus had been reached. Several Fed members indicated they expect a rate hike later this year, leading to an increase in the value of the U.S. dollar against the euro. President Donald Trump expressed initial indifference to the decision but acknowledged that he would follow Warsh’s lead regarding monetary
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the Fed's decision without overtly favoring any political perspective. It includes quotes from both the Fed and President Trump, providing balanced representation of their positions.
Frankfurter Allgemeine (FAZ)Independent🔒Center4 days ago U.S. Treasury: Kevin Warsh delivers first surprisesThe first monetary policy statement under new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is notable for its brevity. The Fed announced it would keep interest rates unchanged between 3.5% and 3.75%, using only 114 words—less than half the length of previous statements under Jerome Powell. The message was direct, emphasizing the committee’s commitment to price stability. Warsh highlighted that the Fed had missed its inflation target for five years and pledged to correct this. He appeared more hawkish than expected, facing challenges due to economic conditions that make loose monetary policy difficult. In
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the Federal Reserve's communication style under Kevin Warsh, noting his more direct and hawkish tone compared to his predecessor. It does not exhibit overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or omissions that would indicate a clear ideological lean.
Tagesschau (ARD)State / PublicCenter4 days ago Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchangedThe U.S. Federal Reserve has kept its key interest rate unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75%, marking the first decision under new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. The decision was unanimous among the twelve responsible members. President Trump's calls for rate cuts were not supported by the Fed. Factors influencing this decision include concerns over inflation, driven by the Iran war and blockades in the Strait of Hormuz, which have led to increased inflation rates. The Fed appears likely to adopt a tighter monetary policy in the coming year to control inflation, which currently stands at 4.2%, well above the 2%
Bias read (Center): The article presents the Fed's decision without overtly favoring any political side. It mentions President Trump's position but does not editorialize or frame the decision with clear ideological bias. The focus is on economic factors like inflation and geopolitical events.
Frankfurter Allgemeine (FAZ)Independent🔒Center4 days ago US interest rate decision: the Fed leaves the key interest rate unchangedThe U.S. Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates unchanged for the fourth time this year, maintaining the range between 3.5% and 3.75%. This decision comes amid concerns over inflation driven by the energy crisis and the Iran conflict. The Fed has paused rate cuts since 2025 due to worries about the labor market, but with increased inflation and global uncertainty, tighter monetary policy appears more likely. Strong U.S. employment data in May and rising energy prices have contributed to the current stance.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the Federal Reserve's decision without overtly favoring any political perspective. It explains the economic factors influencing the decision, such as inflation and the impact of the Iran conflict, without using biased language or selectively citing only
Die ZeitIndependentCenter4 days ago Fed: US central bank leaves interest rates unchangedThe Federal Reserve (Fed) has kept its interest rate range unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75%. This decision was made under the new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, who was appointed by President Donald Trump. Despite Trump's repeated calls for significant rate cuts, the Fed maintained the current rate. The decision was unanimous among the twelve responsible members, marking the first time in nearly a year that the Fed did not adjust the rate.
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Der SpiegelIndependentCenter4 days ago Kevin Warsh: New Fed Chairman won't touch US policy rate for nowThe U.S. Federal Reserve has decided once again not to adjust interest rates, maintaining the range at 3.5 to 3.75 percent for the fourth time this year. The decision was made unanimously by the central bank board. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh did not push for rate cuts despite pressure from former President Donald Trump. The Fed aims to balance inflation control with full employment, but lowering rates could risk further increasing inflation, which currently stands at 4.2 percent—well above the Fed’s target of two percent. Concerns remain that Trump might exert influence over Warsh, potentially
Bias read (Center): The article presents facts about the Federal Reserve's decision-making process without overtly favoring any political side. It mentions concerns about potential political influence from Trump but does not take a stance on whether such influence exists or is significant. The language remains neutral,