1. The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate at 3.50%-3.75% for the fifth consecutive meeting, with three dissents favoring a hike, easing September rate hike expectations.
2. Gold prices surged above $4,100/oz and crude oil (Brent & US) saw significant gains following the Fed's decision, while US equities pared earlier losses.
3. Longer-dated U.S. Treasury yields initially climbed sharply, with the 30-year reaching its highest level since 2007, before paring gains post-Fed announcement.
Fed Holds Rates Amid Dissent, Gold & Oil Surge, Yields Volatile
