Stock markets around the world edged lower Thursday as investors digested an upbeat Fed assessment of the U.S. economy that raised the prospect of further rate hikes, while anticipating more stimulus from Japan.

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  • Fed Meeting Today: S&P 500 Opens Lower Ahead of Interest-Rate Decision
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    04/24/2024 - 9:28 am | View Link
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