MultiBank：美元周三小幅走强 美联储维持利率不变与市场反应

Group 1: Federal Reserve Decision - The Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate target range at 4.25%-4.50%, citing increased uncertainty in the economic outlook and heightened risks of rising unemployment and inflation [3][10] - Fed Chairman Jerome Powell stated that no preemptive policy decisions can be made until the economic situation becomes clearer [3] Group 2: Currency Performance - The US dollar strengthened against the Japanese yen, rising by 1% to 143.840 yen, breaking a three-day decline as demand for the dollar increased following Japan's market reopening after a two-day holiday [4][10] - The US dollar also rose by 0.09% against the Swiss franc, trading at 0.82210 francs, reflecting short-term confidence in the dollar after hitting a low of 0.8032 francs, the lowest since January 2015 [5] - The euro fell by 0.44% against the US dollar, ending a three-day increase, driven by concerns over the European economic outlook and reactions to the Fed's policies [6] Group 3: Economic Dynamics in Other Regions - In Germany, conservative leader Friedrich Merz was elected as Chancellor after a previous unprecedented defeat, raising concerns about political stability and its impact on the euro market [7] - The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates, with the British pound falling by 0.52% against the US dollar to 1.3310, reflecting market concerns about the UK economic outlook [9]