The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, with policymakers currently projecting another hike before year-end. Meanwhile, rising energy costs, particularly diesel, could add to inflation pressures and influence the Fed’s path forward.
This week’s Market Update examines the relationship between energy prices, inflation and interest rates, and why higher rates don’t necessarily mean falling stock prices.
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