Fed Holds, And Watches Consumers For Signs Ahead!

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Nov 02 2023 | 00:17:48

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Show Notes

As expected, the US central bank’s policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee kept rates on hold following their latest meeting – in a target range of 5.25%-5.5%, a 22-year high. The decision is unanimous 12-0. The S&P 500 index and Treasuries extended their rally while the dollar slipped after the announcement. Traders also marked down chances of another hike over the coming months. Officials made minimal changes to the statement. One tweak was to upgrade their description of the pace of economic growth to “strong” from “solid” to reflect better economic data released since their September gathering. They continue to leave […]

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