ASML Holding(US:ASML) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-29 00:26Group 1: Federal Reserve Decision - The Federal Reserve decided to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 3.5% to 3.75% [1] - Current indicators show low employment growth and a stabilizing unemployment rate, while inflation remains high [1] - The committee is focused on achieving maximum employment and a long-term inflation rate of 2% [1] Group 2: ASML Layoffs - ASML Holding NV announced plans to lay off approximately 1,700 employees, primarily in the technology and IT departments [7] - The layoffs will mainly affect employees in the Netherlands and some in the United States, representing about 4% of the company's total workforce [8] - ASML specializes in high-end lithography equipment and leads globally in semiconductor equipment maintenance and refurbishment [8] Group 3: Gold and Silver Prices - Gold and silver prices saw significant increases, with April gold futures reaching a historic high of $5,370 per ounce [9] - March silver futures also surged, hitting $117 per ounce at one point [9]