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The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) held the target federal funds rate steady today at 3.5% to 3.75%, in line with market expectations.  The pause signals a desire to assess the effect of the Committee’s three consecutive cuts in late 2025 before moving further.  The continuation of

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