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Hold the rate. The Fed can't pump oil.

The Federal Reserve opted to maintain interest rates between 3.75 percent and 4 percent during its recent meeting, a decision supported by analysis suggesting that recent inflation was primarily driven by energy costs rather than widespread economic pressure.

Hold the rate. The Fed can't pump oil.

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Third Coast Bancshares: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

The pending merger creates a $9 billion regional franchise while deposit momentum cuts funding costs, a dual engine for profitability.

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  • Bank is merging with Great Plains Bancshares to expand Dallas/Oklahoma presence.

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