人民币兑美元中间价报6.9771，下调16点！美联储维持基准利率不变符合市场预期，3月维持利率不变概率为86.5%

Group 1 - The central bank of the United States, the Federal Reserve, has decided to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 3.5% to 3.75%, aligning with market expectations [4] - The meeting minutes indicate that employment growth remains low, while the unemployment rate shows signs of stabilization, and inflation levels are still high [4] - The Federal Reserve is committed to achieving maximum employment and a long-term inflation rate of 2%, while acknowledging high uncertainty in the economic outlook [4] Group 2 - According to CME's "FedWatch," there is an 86.5% probability that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged by March, with a 13.5% chance of a 25 basis point cut [5] - The probability of a cumulative 25 basis point cut by April is 24.1%, while the likelihood of maintaining the current rate is 74%, and the chance of a 50 basis point cut is only 2.0% [5] Group 3 - The Chinese yuan's central parity against the US dollar was reported at 6.9771, reflecting a decrease of 16 points [2]