Nasdaq ends slightly up, S&P 500 flat as Fed brings little surprise

In its statement, the Fed cited still-elevated inflation alongside solid economic growth for its decision. The U.S. central bank said the job market has "shown some signs of stabilization" and removed ‌language from its prior ‌statement saying that downside risks to employment had risen. Investors had widely expected the central bank to keep rates unchanged at 3.5%-3.75% and it said that eight out of 10 policymakers had voted to hold rates steady. After the statement, ‌traders boosted their bets that the F ...