US Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Steady
美國聯準會維持利率不變
In a display of strategic caution, the U.S.
基於戰略性謹慎的考量，美國聯準會決定在2026年3月的會議期間，將利率維持在3.5%至3.75%的區間不變。
Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates steady at 3.5%–3.75% during its March 2026 meeting.
這項決策反映出在央行面臨顯著經濟不確定性之際，所採取的觀望態度。
While the labor market is showing signs of cooling, inflation remains stubborn, driven largely by a surge in energy prices linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
隨著有一名官員投下贊成降息的反對票，主席傑洛姆·鮑爾強調，貨幣政策並非預設路徑。
With one official dissenting in favor of a rate cut, Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that policy is not on a preset course.
相反地，聯準會正試圖看透當前衝突帶來的紛擾，以判定近期的通膨壓力是暫時性的還是持續性的。
For consumers, this means borrowing costs for mortgages and credit cards will remain at their current levels for the time being.
