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Fed stands pat, leans hawkish with omission of inflation-progress reference

After several months in which inflation data have largely moved sideways, the U.S. central bank dropped from its latest policy statement language saying that inflation "has made progress" towards the Fed's 2% inflation goal. The Fed is now in a holding pattern as officials await further inflation and jobs data and clarity on the impact of President Donald Trump's policies.

Why Victoria's Secret (VSCO) Stock Is Falling Today

Shares of intimatewear and beauty retailer Victoria’s Secret (NYSE:VSCO) fell 6.5% in the pre-market session after the company appointed a new CFO, Scott Sekella, who most recently served as CFO of fabric and crafts retailer Joann and previously held financial leadership roles at Under Armour and Crocs. In conjunction with this appointment, the company raised the midpoint of Q4 guidance for sales, operating income, and adjusted EPS. The market seemed to be looking for a more convincing raise, as

Key Takeaways From Fed Decision to Hold Rates Steady

(Bloomberg) -- Here are key takeaways from the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision on Wednesday:Most Read from BloombergTrump's Federal Funding Pause Threatens State Financials Housing Aid Uncertain After Trump’s Spending Freeze MemoUS Students’ Reading Scores Drop to Worst in More Than 20 YearsTexas HOA Charged With Discrimination for Banning Section 8 RentersManhattan’s Morning Commute Time Drops With New Congestion Toll Federal Open Market Committee votes unanimously to maintain benchmar