Fed's Warning on Credit and Rate Hike Sparks Investor Concerns.

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Fed's Warning on Credit and Rate Hike Sparks Investor Concerns.
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The Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates was seen as dovish by the markets, but Chairman Jerome Powell's warning on credit conditions spooked investors. Powell stated that the central bank is monitoring the risks posed by highly-leveraged companies and that the Fed is prepared to act if necessary. The warning caused stocks to fall and bond yields to drop.

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