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Federal Reserve pauses but projects two more rate hikes this year

By Tiana Lowe Doescher
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Federal Reserve pauses but projects two more rate hikes this year

In line with investor expectations, the Federal Reserve decided to pause its interest rate hike campaign at its June Federal Open Market Committee meeting. However, the Fed’s Summary of Economic Projections indicates the central bank will pass another two rate hikes this year. The current interest rate target of 5% to 5.25% would reach the terminal rate of at least 5.5% to 5.75% by the year’s end, according to the overwhelming majority of meeting participants.

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