Policymakers are poised to lift rates by a quarter point following a two-day policy meeting Wednesday, bringing the target on their benchmark rate to a range of 5.25% to 5.5%. Projections released by Fed officials in June showed most of them foresee at least one more rate hike by year end.
Fed’s Jefferson urges patience on rates; Kashkari sees more hikes ahead
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated that he sees no immediate need for further interest rate adjustments. He emphasized that future decisions would depend