It's hard to believe that the Federal Reserve could be under a brighter spotlight. However, since Kevin Warsh became chair, it seems the central bank has been under more scrutiny from the investment community. Everyone wants to know which direction interest rates are heading.
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Following its meeting on Sept. 16, the Federal Reserve announced it would increase the federal funds rate. It now sits within a range of 3.75% to 4%, up 25 basis points from the prior level. This was hardly a surprise to the market.
The move was made to combat inflationary pressures. The CME Group's FedWatch tool now puts the odds that the fed funds rate will stay put or be higher after the December meeting at 88%. Investors believe a tighter monetary policy is on the horizon.
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