Fed Holds

• 美联储在最新会议上维持利率不变，但释放出更加鹰派的信号，改变了投资者对未来政策导向的情绪。 • 科技板块财报数据持续强劲，尽管市场反应不一，但随着股市克服油价上涨和收益率回升的影响，标普500指数本周仍上涨1%。 • 美联储主席 Jerome Powell 宣布在下个月任期结束后不会退休，并承诺将继续作为一名具有建设性的理事任职，而非担任“影子美联储主席”。

• 美联储周三投票决定将基准联邦基金利率维持在 3.5% 至 3.75% 不变，理由是对伊朗战争期间通货膨胀上升的担忧。 • 这标志着在 2025 年 9 月、10 月和 12 月连续三次下调 25 个基点后，美联储继续暂停利率调整。 • 美联储主席 Jerome Powell 计划于东部时间下午 2:30 举行新闻发布会讨论该决定，这可能是他作为美联储主席最后一次利率公告。

• The Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.5%–3.75% during its March 2026 meeting, marking the second consecutive session without adjustment. • Policymakers cited solid economic expansion despite subdued job gains and elevated inflation above target levels. • The decision reflects caution amid global volatility, including Middle East conflicts driving oil prices up over 40% and renewed US trade frictions.

• The U.S. Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady on March 19, 2026, in its first move since oil prices spiked due to the Iran war. • Officials cite inflationary pressures from energy disruptions but project stability if conflict de-escalates. • The decision impacts American consumers facing higher gas prices, influencing mortgage and loan rates nationwide.