Full Text of the Federal Reserve's Decision: Interest Rates Raised by 25 Basis Points; Dot Plot Indicates One More Hike This Year
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, to a range of 3.75%–4.00%. The dot plot indicates that 16 out of 18 officials expect at least one additional rate hike this year. In addition, the Fed revised up its growth projections while lowering its unemployment outlook, with policy-rate expectations moving higher in tandem.
Express News | The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years, with the dot plot indicating that 16 officials expect further rate hikes in 2026.
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to a range of 3.75%–4.00%, marking the first rate hike since July 2023 and in line with market expectations. Prior to this, the Fed had held rates steady for five consecutive meetings.
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Aiming for the $5,000 mark? Experts: Gold can still rise regardless of whether the Fed hikes rates!
① The Federal Reserve will announce its latest interest-rate decision in the early hours of Thursday, Beijing time, with the market widely expecting a 25-basis-point hike. ② Precious-metals analyst Jesse Colombo forecasts that if the Fed raises rates, gold could stage a modest rebound; if the rate remains unchanged, it may aim to break through $5,000.
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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang stated at the Salesforce Dreamforce conference that AI innovation and safety are not mutually exclusive; market mechanisms are sufficient to ensure the safety of AI products, so there is no need for dedicated legislation. Companies can fully balance safety with AI development, provided they carefully manage the pace of product releases until they have a solid understanding of market acceptance.
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