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Core Insights - The Federal Reserve decided to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 4.25% to 4.50%, marking the fifth consecutive meeting without a change, aligning with market expectations [2][3] - There was notable dissent within the Federal Reserve, with two governors voting against the decision, advocating for a 25 basis point rate cut, reflecting a divided opinion on monetary policy [3] - Economic indicators suggest a slowdown in growth, with potential for future rate cuts if the trend continues, but uncertainties around inflation and employment remain high [3][6] Market Reactions - Gold prices fell over 1.5%, dropping below $3280 per ounce, with significant declines in U.S. gold stocks [7][10] - U.S. stock markets showed mixed results, with tech stocks like NVIDIA and Broadcom rising, while major companies like Apple experienced slight declines [10] - The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index fell by 1.82%, with significant drops in stocks like NIO and New Oriental [11] Commodity Market Impact - Following the Federal Reserve's meeting, former President Trump announced a 50% tariff on imported semi-finished copper, leading to an 18% drop in copper prices in New York [11]