As Fed rolls out its first interest-rate hike in 3 years, market braces for more increases

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# Fed Rate Hike Summary The Federal Reserve unanimously approved its first interest-rate increase in three years, signaling the beginning of a tightening cycle that is expected to suppress inflation but potentially pressure equity valuations and growth stocks. Although the committee was unified on the hike itself, forward guidance revealed internal disagreement on the pace and extent of future rate increases, creating uncertainty for markets already pricing in multiple additional hikes throughout the year.