Fed Officials Hint That Rate Increases Are Over, and Investors Celebrate Stocks and bonds were buoyed after even inflation-focused Federal Reserve officials suggested that rates may stay steady. Author: Jeanna Smialek and Joe Rennison Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)