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The Fed is likely to hike rates by a quarter point but it must also reassure it can contain a banking crisis
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates Wednesday by a quarter point, but it also faces the tough task of reassuring markets it can stem a worse banking crisis. Economists mostly expect the Fed will raise its fed funds target rate range to 4.75% to 5% Wednesday afternoon, though some expect the central bank could pause its hiking due to concerns about the banking system. Futures markets were pricing in a roughly 80% chance for a rate hike, as of Tuesday morning. The central bank is contemplating using its interest rate tools at the same time it is trying to soothe markets and stop further bank runs. ... (full story)
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