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The Fed's hawkish hold with dissents signaling potential rate hikes in September creates near-term relief for equities but leaves the door open for future tightening

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"A hawkish hold does not close the door on potential rate hikes as soon as September, but it offered some near-term relief to both equities and fixed income amid elevated uncertainty about the Fed's path forward."

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