While in March, the Fed expects a marginal further slowdown in the US economy to 0.4% GDP growth, compared to the 0.5% forecasted in Dec. These forecasts are at low levels compared to the long-term range of 3.5% for the world and 2% for the US.
US stocks: US market regains ground as bond yields ease; healthcare stocks rally
Major stock indexes recovered on Wednesday after a prior day’s decline. Moderna shares surged significantly following positive cancer therapy trial results. Government bond yields eased