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Higher rates AND growth, for longer

December meeting minutes appear to dampen prospect for cuts to start in March

But minutes from November meeting of US central bank also reveal consensus that policy must remain ‘restrictive’

Christopher Waller and John Williams indicate reduction could happen ahead of presidential election, angering Trump

S&P 500 and the Nasdaq reach new all-time highs after central bank statement

ECB and BoE say battle against inflation not over, but more dovish US move ‘sets tone’

Central bank expected to stay the course despite a distorted jobs report and unclear path for economic policy

No one wants to end up paying more for a poorer-quality company

Solid GDP and employment data mean officials can afford to wait until they are sure inflation is under control