The S&P 500 index rose 2.7% last week to new record highs as the technology, consumer discretionary and communication services sectors led a broad climb.
The gains came as Fed’s March 16 meeting showed agreement among members that it “would likely be some time until substantial further progress toward the Committee’s maximum-employment and price-stability goals would be realized,” adding that asset purchases “would continue at least at the current pace until then.” Listen for more.
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