U.S. stocks close mixed after Fed's decision

NEW YORK, June 12 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended mixed on Wednesday, as the Federal Reserve maintained its key interest rate as expected and indicated that only one cut is likely before the year's end.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 35.21 points, or 0.09 percent, to 38,712.21. The S&P 500 added 45.71 points, or 0.85 percent, to 5,421.03. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased by 264.89 points, or 1.53 percent, to 17,608.44.