As widely expected, the Federal Reserve left the overnight fed funds interest rate unchanged in the range of 5.25% to 5.50%.
The Fed’s statement accompanying the decision had a slightly more hawkish (if not downright weary) tone than expected, inserting a new sentence: “In recent months, there has been a lack of further progress toward the Committee’s 2 percent inflation objective.”
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Wheel of Risk Podcast
America’s premier podcast about the risk and reward of doing business in uncertain economic times is back! Welcome to season two of Wheel of Risk, proudly presented by Allianz Trade.
Over the course of eight episodes, host Alix McCabe and her team of experts are set to explore a whole new series of timely and relevant topics, from bank failures and rising interest rates to the threat of zombie firms and the cyclical nature of recession and recovery. They’ll also tackle some common myths and misconceptions about trade credit insurance, and bring you expert advice and actionable insights designed to help you keep your business safe, secure, and profitable — even in challenging times.
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