At the start of the year market participants were optimistic that the US Federal Reserve would cut interest rates as soon as March. However, robust data since has indicated that the US economy remains strong and inflation could be stubborn in coming months.

Fed policymakers have reiterated they expect three interest rate cuts in 2024, which has helped calm some investor concern...

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