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Fed hikes base rate by 25 bps to 5.25% - 5.50%, as Powell says future hikes are uncertain

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1. Fed hikes base rate by 25 bps to 5.25% - 5.50%, as Powell says future hikes are uncertain

The +25 bps was in line with expectations:

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