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The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raised the Fed Funds rate by 75 basis points on June 15 in an aggressive move to tamp down inflation that has weaved its way into the economy. The FOMC also signaled they may increase the overnight target rate to a range of 3.00-3.50% by the end of the year.

Whether it’s at the gas pump or in the supermarket, consumers are already feeling pressed by higher prices on daily necessities. What will this mean for your deposit offering rates over the same period? Given the upcoming credit and interest rate challenges, selective credit lending and a well-balanced investment ladder could help stabilize the anticipated uncertainty.