Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates to 3.9% to Combat Sticky Inflation
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to approximately 3.9%, marking the first hike since 2023 to quell stubbornly high inflation.
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The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to approximately 3.9%, marking the first hike since 2023 to quell stubbornly high inflation.
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