[SMM Analysis: US Fed Pauses Interest Rate Cut in January, Tariff Issues Trigger Surge in Risk Aversion Sentiment]
The US Fed held its interest rate meeting on January 30 and, as expected, paused the interest rate cut, keeping the benchmark rate at 4.25%-4.5%. Powell stated during the press conference that the Fed is not in a hurry to adjust its policy stance and needs to observe data and the effects of Trump's policies. Since the Fed's interest rate cut aligned with market expectations, Trump's tariff increase information triggered a rise in market risk aversion sentiment and procurement demand.



