Stocks and bonds moved lower last week in choppy trading after the Fed enacted the first 50bp rate hike in more than 20 years (May of 2000 was the last one). The market’s initial reaction was positive, as investors expressed relief that a 75bp hike appeared to be off the table for the June meeting, […]
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