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As Fed Holds Rates Steady, Tapering Debate Looms Large

Eric Compton, CFA Senior Equity Analyst

Analyst Note

| Eric Compton, CFA |

In its latest statement, released on July 28, the Federal Open Market Committee unsurprisingly held the federal-funds rate at 0.0%-0.25%. Nobody expected a change in rates at this meeting, instead the big issue on everyone’s mind relates to the timing of tapering. As a reminder, this meeting contained no new economic projections, only the press release and press conference.

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Regions Financial is a regional bank headquartered in Alabama, with branches primarily in the Southeastern and Midwestern United States. Regions primarily provides traditional commercial and retail banking and also offers mortgage services, asset management, wealth management, securities brokerage, insurance, and trust services.

Contact
1900 Fifth Avenue North
Birmingham, AL, 35203
T +1 800 734-4667
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
Most Recent Earnings Jun 30, 2021
Fiscal Year End Dec 31, 2021
Stock Type High Yield
Employees 18,814

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