Fed stands pat; stocks tumble 📉

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Here’s what moved the market today.

Markets 📈

Stocks sold off after the Federal Reserve held rates steady at its January meeting. Tech stocks and small-caps were among the hardest-hit sectors.

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Market-Moving News 🔎 

📉 Fed Holds Rates Steady; No Rush to Cut

The Federal Reserve's latest policy decision has left the financial world abuzz. Keeping its benchmark federal-funds rate unchanged between 5.25% and 5.5%, the Fed has opened the door to future rate cuts while emphasizing caution and a need for confidence in inflation control.

🚦 Strategy Shift: 
The central bank's policy statement hinted at a balancing act. It moved away from its previous stance favoring "additional policy firming" (read: rate hikes) to a more neutral position.

Now, the Fed is considering "adjustments" to the rate, signaling a more open approach based on economic outlook changes.

🔍 Between the Lines: 
Despite this shift, the Fed made it clear that a rate cut isn't just around the corner.

The statement emphasized the necessity for greater confidence in inflation moving sustainably towards its 2% target before considering a rate reduction.

⚖️ Powell's Prudence: 
Back in December, Fed officials predicted up to three rate cuts for 2023 if inflation continued to decline and economic growth remained steady.

However, Fed Chair Jerome Powell, during a news conference, highlighted the unpredictable nature of the economy post-pandemic and the non-assured journey towards the 2% inflation goal.

🗓️ March Cut: Doubtful 
Powell specifically downplayed the likelihood of a rate cut in the upcoming March meeting, suggesting that the Fed is unlikely to gain enough confidence in inflation trends by then.

🔁 Tread Lightly: 
This decision marks the fourth consecutive policy meeting where the Fed has maintained its benchmark rate, reflecting an ongoing cautious approach amidst economic uncertainties.

🧘‍♀️ Balanced Stance: 
With the Fed's latest move, the focus shifts to carefully observing economic indicators and inflation trends, with the central bank signaling a readiness to adjust its strategy as needed, but not hastily.

Infobird [IFBD] $1.36 (+115.8%)
filed a Form 6K that included a proxy statement and other documents. A trading halt was lifted just 10 minutes before the closing bell.

Guardion Health [GHSI] $8.38 (+62.7%)
agreed to sell its Doctor’s Best business unit to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kingdomway USA for $17.2 million cash.

Minim [MINM] $4.10 (+61.4%)
skyrocketed after a Schedule 13D filing revealed David Lazar had amassed a controlling 51% stake in the company.

Deep Medicine SPAC [DMAQ] $2.96 (64.7%)
sold off after shareholders voted to approve its merger with TruGolf earlier this week.

Nuvve [NVVE] $1.24 (62.8%)
announced the pricing of a $9.6 million underwritten public offering.

NY Community Bank [NYCB] $6.47 (37.6%)
posted weaker-than-expected earnings results this morning and cut its dividend by a whopping 71%.

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