The Federal Reserve hiked rates for the third time this year, pushing the Fed funds rate to a range of 2.00%-2.25%. Economists and financial markets had entirely anticipated the move.
Highlights from the statement:
Reference to accommodative removed (that's dovish)
Repeats that risks are 'roughly balanced'
Sets IOER at 2.20%
Repeats that jobs market strong
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