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Corporate America Has Dodged the Damage of High Rates. For Now.

Small businesses and risky borrowers face rising costs from the Federal Reserve’s moves, but the biggest companies have avoided taking a hit.

Stocks and bonds were buoyed after even inflation-focused Federal Reserve officials suggested that rates may stay steady.

Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s early November meeting suggested another rate increase remained possible, but officials were in no hurry.

Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s early November meeting suggested another rate increase remained possible, but officials were in no hurry.

The state of the economy will affect voting next November, and the Federal Reserve may find itself in a delicate position, our columnist says.