The market had a�choppy and trendless ride this week, and ended little changed.� The tone is cautious.
The S&P 500 index didn't even manage two days in a row in the same direction. Monday was up fractionally, Tuesday the index lost 10 points, Wednesday it rebounded 11, Thursday it dropped 2 points, and Friday it was up 3.�
The big issue for the stock market is whether inflation is picking up and whether the Federal Reserve will therefore raise interest rates two more times.� A rate hike ahead at the March 28 FOMC
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Sensible Snacking. Use snack time to boost energy and nutrients. Some low-fat, high-fiber ideas: Whole-wheat crackers topped with natural peanut butter; graham crackers; a frozen banana or frozen grapes; air-popped popcorn; raw vegetables dipped in low-fat dressing or hummus; fresh fruit.
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