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US interest rates raised for first time in three years - market briefing

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OpenBook briefing: US interest rates raised for first time in three years. What it means for equities, FX and crypto traders.

OpenBook market desk: Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

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