February 27, 2023 Market Update
- James C. McGrath
- Feb 27, 2023
- 1 min read

The S&P 500 closed -2.7% lower for the week. Fed policy decisions are overshadowing earnings announcements (which aren't great.) Analysts expect additional 25-basis-point rate hikes from the Fed in March, May and June, which would take the Fed Funds target rate to 5.5%. Higher interest rates pressure valuations, all else equal.
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