Fed raises interest rates, leaves door open to another hike

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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, citing still elevated inflation as a rationale for what is now the highest US central bank policy rate in 16 years.The rate hike, the Fed's 11th in its last 12 meetings, set the benchmark overnight interest rate in the 5.25%-5.50% range, and the accompanying policy statement left the door open to another increase.

from July 26, 2023 at 11:37PM World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India