Financial Experts Disappointed As Fed Fails To Raise Interest Rates
Failing to increase interest rates means a big deal to stock market investors. With little interest to be gained in “safe investments” more aggressive measures will be warranted. Over the past few weeks, there has been an increased focus on whether or not the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates Although financial experts are on the fence on the future of the rates, the Fed’s Janet Yellen has announced there will be no increase for now. However, things may change later this year, assuming the US economy doe snot face a major hit. The long wait is finally over, and as many people....
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The Federal Reserve is positioned to raise interest rates for the third month in a row. What effect will this have on the recent bitcoin rally?
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