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Feb 2023
8m 30s

The Fed is in focus today

JULIUS BAER
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Several data releases yesterday showed encouraging signs that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes over the past year have begun to slow inflation. Investors are now eagerly awaiting today’s interest rate decision from the US and subsequent comments from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell – which could certainly provide the big headlines of the day. Dario Messi ... Show More
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