The Fed Signaled an End to Rate Hikes. Why Investors Still Aren’t Happy.


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In more normal circumstances, the Federal Reserve’s dovish hike Wednesday would have been cheered to the rafters by markets.

That didn’t happen as all three major indexes closed sharply lower. But there’s always the chance of a delayed positive reaction, once the dust settles.