Investors react to Fed hike and market sell-off: Brace for 'higher for longer' rates
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The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lifted interest rates as expected, but a unified stance among policymakers against inflation has investors settling in for a "higher for longer" environment — even as they remain constructive on equities.
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What happened
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lifted interest rates as expected, but a unified stance among policymakers against inflation has investors settling in for a "higher for longer" environment — even as they remain constructive on equities.
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Common ground
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