Summary of the FOMC Statement and Chairman Powell's Press Conference: The Federal Reserve maintained the interest rate unchanged for the seventh consecutive time, and Powell said it was not yet time to announce a rate cut.
I. Interest Rate/Monetary Policy Aspects
① The Federal Reserve maintained the benchmark interest rate at a range of 5.25%-5.50% for the seventh consecutive time, which was consistent with market expectations.

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