Wednesday, March 22, 2023

The Fed lifts rates by a quarter point as banking turmoil complicates inflation fight

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday as it attempts to fight stubbornly high inflation while addressing risks to financial stability.
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The Fed lifts rates by a quarter point as banking turmoil complicates inflation fight
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