Group 1 - The Federal Reserve announced to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 3.5% to 3.75%, aligning with market expectations [1][2] - Following the announcement, gold and silver prices surged significantly, with COMEX gold futures rising by 6.46% to $5411.00 per ounce and COMEX silver futures increasing by 10.06% to $116.62 per ounce [1] - The meeting minutes indicated that employment growth remains low, while the unemployment rate shows signs of stabilization, with inflation levels still high [2] Group 2 - The Federal Reserve's decision to keep the interest rate unchanged was supported by a vote of 10 in favor and 2 against, with some members advocating for a 25 basis point cut [2] - Fed Chairman Powell emphasized the importance of maintaining the independence of the Federal Reserve and suggested that the next chairman should distance the institution from political influences [3] - Powell referred to a recent Supreme Court case as potentially the most significant legal case in the Fed's 113-year history, highlighting the importance of transparency in the Fed's actions [3]
美联储主席鲍威尔重磅发声!黄金、白银又暴涨
Hua Xia Shi Bao·2026-01-29 06:01