Fed Meeting in Focus as Markets Await Rate Hike Decision  

As investors gear up for the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting later today, markets are on tenterhooks anticipating the central bank’s decision on interest rates.

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Fed Meeting in Focus as Markets Await Rate Hike Decision

As investors gear up for the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting later today, markets are on tenterhooks anticipating the central bank’s decision on interest rates.

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Most analysts expect the Fed will raise rates by another 75 basis points, the fourth consecutive hike of such magnitude.

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A 75 bps hike today is widely seen as a done deal. The focus will be on any signals Powell provides about the pace of future hikes.

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The Fed chief may reiterate the central bank’s commitment to restrictive policy for some time.

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Markets have been on a rollercoaster ride ahead of the meeting. Bond yields surged and stocks tumbled recently on fears of more aggressive tightening.

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The dollar has strengthened to multi-decade highs, adding to imported inflation woes for other countries.

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