The Fed is expected to hold rates steady. That will help banks, Moody’s says.

An expected decision this week by the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates steady will help bottom lines in the banking sector, at least in the short term, Moody’s Ratings analysts said.

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The Fed is expected to hold rates steady. That will help banks, Moody’s says.

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