The rate hike, the Fed's 11th in its last 12 meetings, set the benchmark overnight interest rate in the 5.25%-5.50% range, and the accompanying policy statement left the door open to another increase.
The Fed raised (the Fed funds target rate) by a quarter point and the vote was unanimous, and the move puts rates at a 22-year high."
"We think recent data is consistent with the US policy rate peaking in July, as core CPI inflation slowed sharply in June.
"Fed Chair Powell is going to suggest that for the time being that they need to assess more information for inflation.
"Markets are for the most part becoming more confident the Fed won't have to raise rates in September.
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