澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-12-21

 Global markets are surging in response to positive US economic data and yesterday’s policy statement from the US Federal Reserve. The Fed said it would be patient in deciding when to raise interest rates. Most analysts¹ have interpreted this as meaning US interest rates could rise from zero in June next year.  

 

And looking at that market’s surge, the Dow was up more than 300 points and nearly 2 percent. The Nasdaq has also jumped by 2 percent. The S&P 500 sharply higher too. In London, the FTSE has also risen by 2 percent. Now Checking the commodity prices, WTC crude is trading 58 dollars a barrel. Tapis Crude is trading 65 dollars a barrel. And gold this morning is trading in 1203 US dollars an ounce. To the currency, The Aussie dollar is at 82 US cents. It is also picking up 66 Euro cents and 52 pence sterling².

1 analysts   

分析家，化验员( analyst的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• City analysts forecast huge profits this year. 伦敦金融分析家预测今年的利润非常丰厚。
• I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts. 研究人员和分析人员的高素质给我留下了深刻印象。

2 sterling   

adj.英币的(纯粹的，货真价实的)；n.英国货币(英镑)

参考例句：

• Could you tell me the current rate for sterling, please?能否请您告诉我现行英国货币的兑换率？
• Sterling has recently been strong,which will help to abate inflationary pressures.英国货币最近非常坚挺，这有助于减轻通胀压力。