The 'Halftime' Investment Committee weigh in on if stocks can hit new highs
The Investment Committee debate whether stocks can hit new highs following the Fed meeting and uncertainty over Iran weighing heavily over the market. CNBC's Steve Liesman joins 'Halftime Report' to discuss the latest from Powell's Fed speech.
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