中新社纽约3月20日电 (记者 王帆)美国联邦储备委员会(Federal Reserve)20日宣布，将联邦基金利率目标区间维持在5.25%至5.5%的水平不变，这一决定符合市场预期。受此消息提振，美国股市三大指数——道琼斯工业平均指数、标普500指数和纳斯达克综合指数——当天集体创出收盘点位历史新高，显示市场对经济前景持乐观态度。
美国联邦储备委员会在为期两天的货币政策会议后发表声明称，尽管近期美国经济活动温和，但劳动力市场依然强劲，通货膨胀率仍处于高位。委员会成员一致投票决定维持利率不变，同时表示将继续监测经济数据和金融市场的发展，以便对未来的货币政策作出调整。
股市的强劲表现反映了投资者对美联储政策路径的信心，以及对美国经济韧性的认可。尽管近期有迹象显示美国经济面临一定的挑战，如银行系统的动荡和部分行业需求的放缓，但股市的创纪录高位表明市场预期这些只是短期波动，经济基本面依然稳固。
在利率决议公布后，美股开盘走高，随后全天保持了积极的走势。道琼斯工业平均指数收盘上涨超过200点，标普500指数和纳斯达克综合指数分别上涨了1.1%和1.7%。科技、金融和材料板块领涨，显示出市场对相关行业未来增长的预期。
美联储此次决定维持利率不变，为市场提供了一定的稳定性，同时也为经济活动和金融市场的发展提供了更加清晰的前景。随着经济数据和全球形势的不断变化，投资者和分析师将密切关注美联储的未来动向，以判断利率政策的下一步走向。
英文标题：Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rates, U.S. Stocks Close at Record Highs
英文关键词：Federal Reserve, interest rates, U.S. stocks, economic indicators
英文新闻内容：
The Federal Reserve announced on March 20 that it would keep the target range for the federal funds rate unchanged at 5.25% to 5.5%, a decision that met market expectations. Boosted by this news, the three major U.S. stock indices—the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite—all closed at record highs, reflecting an optimistic outlook on the economy.
In a statement following a two-day policy meeting, the Federal Reserve noted that while economic activity in the U.S. had been modest, the labor market remained strong and inflation was still elevated. The committee voted unanimously to maintain the current interest rate and indicated that it would continue to monitor economic data and developments in financial markets to adjust monetary policy as needed for the future.
The strong stock market performance reflects investor confidence in the Fed’s policy path and recognition of the underlying strength of the U.S. economy. Despite recent challenges such as the turmoil in the banking system and a slowdown in some sectoral demand, the record highs in the stock market suggest that market expectations are for these to be short-term fluctuations, with the economic fundamentals remaining solid.
After the rate decision was announced, U.S. stocks opened higher and maintained a positive trend throughout the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up over 200 points, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite saw respective gains of 1.1% and 1.7%. Tech, financial, and materials sectors led the gains, indicating market expectations for growth in these industries.
The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady provides a measure of stability for the market and offers a clearer outlook for economic activity and financial market development. As economic data and global conditions evolve, investors and analysts will closely watch the Federal Reserve’s future moves to gauge the direction of interest rate policy.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/cj/2024/03-21/10183940.shtml
Views: 1