US Makes Huge Interest Rate Rise To Tame Soaring Prices
Jul 29, 2022 ·
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The US central bank has announced another unusually large interest rate hike as it battles to rein in soaring prices in the world's largest economy. The Federal Reserve says it...
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The US central bank has announced another unusually large interest rate hike as it battles to rein in soaring prices in the world's largest economy.
The Federal Reserve says it would increase its key rate by 0.75 percentage points, targeting a range of 2.25% to 2.5%.
Recent reports have shown falling consumer confidence, a slowing housing market, jobless claims rising, and the first contraction in business activity since 2020.
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The Federal Reserve says it would increase its key rate by 0.75 percentage points, targeting a range of 2.25% to 2.5%.
Recent reports have shown falling consumer confidence, a slowing housing market, jobless claims rising, and the first contraction in business activity since 2020.
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