The Federal Reserve, as expected raised its key lending rate by another quarter point to a range of 4.75% to 5%. It sees the terminal rate at 5.1% by the end of the year, which implies one more rate hike. The Nasdaq composite and S&P 500 ran into key resistance levels before turning lower, but Microsoft, Lam Research and Meritage Homes held up relatively well.
The Federal Reserve, as expected raised its key lending rate by another quarter point to a range of 4.75% to 5%. It sees the terminal rate at 5.1% by the end of the year, which implies one more rate hike. The Nasdaq composite and S&P 500 ran into key resistance levels before turning lower, but Microsoft, Lam Research and Meritage Homes held up relatively well.