美联储主席鲍威尔：美联储独立性是法律要求。我们不得不通过法律途径来捍卫它。

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.5%–3.75% in an 8–4 vote, with three regional presidents—Beth Hammack, Neel Kashkari and Lorie Logan—backing the hold but opposing the easing bias in the statement, while Stephen Miran dissented in favor of a quarter-point cut; the Fed cited Middle East uncertainty, said job gains have remained low with stable unemployment, and noted inflation remains elevated partly due to higher global energy prices.

现货白银向下触及72美元/盎司，创4月7日来新低，日内跌1.53%。