Fed holds at 3.50%–3.75% as inflation concerns keep US yields and dollar elevated
The Fed’s unchanged policy rate was accompanied by elevated Treasury yields and ongoing inflation concerns.
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The Federal Reserve left its policy rate unchanged at 3. 50%–3. 75% at its July meeting. Market coverage cited continued official concern about inflation and the energy shock, while the 10-year Treasury yield was around 4.
65% and the two-year yield around 4. 32%. The combination points to continued sensitivity in global markets to a higher-for-longer US rates profile.
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