Soft Landing, Hard Choices

THE LEAD|December 21, 2022

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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 50 bps at its December meeting, following four consecutive 75 bp increases. The Fed funds rate target now stands at 4.25% – 4.50%. It had begun the year at zero…

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