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Global markets react to Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, leading to mixed outcomes and fluctuations in stock prices.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are up +0.58%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are up +0.77% this morning after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell appeared to rule out the possibility of further interest-rate hikes, while investors looked ahead to a new round of U.S. economic data and…

US central bank keeps benchmark rate at 5.25-5.50% after series of economic reports undercut hopes of easing inflation.

The US Federal Reserve has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at 5.25 to 5.50 percent. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said while inflation has eased significantly over the past year, it's still too high, and that while wage growth has slowed down, the labour market remains tight. The…

Stocks went on a roller-coaster ride after Fed Chair Powell said interest rates were likely at a sufficiently restrictive level.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.23%. The market is mixed the FOMC was released this afternoon. Chairman Jerome Powell announce no...

The Federal Reserve struck a dovish pose even as it kept interest rates unchanged for a sixth straight meeting.

US unemployment rate below 4% for over two years, Federal Reserve cautious about future labor market changes.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.65%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.47%. The FOMC was released this afternoon . Chairman Jerome Powell announced no change in the...