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The Fed pauses its rate hikes for now, will it last?

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The CME FedWatch Tool showed a 99% chance the Fed would halt its hikes to the 5.25 next year and to reach 2% in 2026, he added. The FOMC also said it would continue to reduce its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage-backed securities. . research and consulting at TransUnion , said. However, only 70.9%

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What lies ahead

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million by 2026. Right now, with bans being put on short-term rentals in big cities like New York City, and travelers demanding luxury rentals more and more as they develop a taste for premium amenities, privacy, and unique offerings, the short-term rental market is in the midst of a transformative phase.

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Bank regulators issue new Community Reinvestment Act rule

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. “The rule maintains a focus on evaluating bank performance in areas where banks have deposit-taking facilities, but also enables evaluation of retail lending and community development activities outside of branch networks,” Michael S. Barrs, Fed vice chair for supervision, said in a statement.

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