美联储决定前，美元指数上涨近99.50，等待鲍威尔的讲话。美元指数（DXY）追踪美元（USD）对一篮子六种主要货币的价值，在周三的欧洲时间交易在99.50左右，在前一交易日下跌超过0.50%后反弹。

US Dollar Index holds gains near 99.50 ahead of Fed decision, awaits Powell's remarks.The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the value of the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, is trading around 99.50 during European hours on Wednesday, rebounding after losing over 0.50% in the previous session.

英镑：贸易协议可能有所帮助–ING。英镑交易稳定，但本月政治应该是支持性的。ING外汇分析师Chris Turner指出，我们已经看到昨天宣布了一项新的英印贸易协议，但越来越多的人猜测本周可能会达成美英贸易协议。

GBP: Trade deals can help – ING.Sterling is trading steadily, but politics should be supportive this month. We've already seen a new UK-Indian trade deal announced yesterday, but speculation is rising that a US-UK trade deal could be reached this week, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.

恒生指数周三微涨29点，收于22692点，涨幅0.1%，目标是连续第五个交易日上涨，主要得益于房地产和金融股的走强。投资者评估了中国人民银行下调存款准备金率的计划，作为促进经济增长和应对贸易逆风的一部分。与此同时，由于押注美联储将在今天晚些时候的第三次会议上保持利率稳定，在通胀缓解和劳动力市场强劲的情况下，美国期货价格飙升。同样值得关注的是，美国财政部长贝森特和贸易主管格里尔将于本周末在瑞士会见中国高级经济官员，进行贸易谈判。然而，该指数放弃了大部分早期的稳健涨幅，因为在中国关键数据发布之前，包括4月贸易数据和CPI/PPI报告，人们越来越谨慎。一些分析人士还指出，到目前为止，北京方面还缺乏更广泛的财政刺激措施。值得注意的上涨股包括SITC国际控股公司。友邦保险集团（3.1%）。强生环球快递（2.5%）和李汽车（2.4%）。

The Hang Seng edged up 29 points or 0.1% to finish at 22,692 on Wednesday, aiming for the fifth straight session of gains, mainly helped by strength in property and financial stocks. Investors assessed the PBOC’s plan to cut the RRR as part of efforts to boost growth and counter trade headwinds. Meanwhile, U.S. futures jumped on bets that the Fed will hold interest rates steady for the third meeting later today, amid easing inflation and a strong labor market. Also in focus, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent and trade chief Greer are set to meet with China’s top economic officials in Switzerland this weekend for trade talks. However, the index gave up most early solid gains as caution mounted ahead of key Chinese data releases, including April trade figures and CPI/PPI reports. Some analysts also noted the lack of broader fiscal stimulus so far from Beijing. Notable gainers included SITC Intl. Hlds. (3.2%), AIA Group (3.1%)., J&T Global Express (2.5%), and Li Auto (2.4%).

2025年4月，中国人民银行持有的外汇储备比上月增加了410亿美元，达到3.241万亿美元，为2024年9月以来的最高水平。尽管在此期间美元暴跌，但仍出现了增长。反过来，黄金储备增加了139亿美元，达到2440亿美元，与今年金价的上涨相一致。

Foreign exchange reserves held by the People's Bank of China rose by the equivalent of $41 billion from the previous month to $3.241 trillion in April of 2025, the highest level since September of 2024. The increase took place despite the plunge in the dollar in the period. In turn, gold reserves rose by an equivalent $13.9 billion to $244 billion, aligned with the appreciation of bullion prices in the year.