by Marisol Gottlieb
Published 1 year ago
Updated 1 year ago
It's the fourth time in a row the Fed has raised rates by 0.75%, and the sixth interest rate hike of the year. The Fed hopes that by raising the interest rate, it can slow down the economy and cause prices to come back down.Nov 2, 2022
Did the Federal Reserve just raise interest rates?
The FederalReserve on Wednesday approved its first interestrateincrease in more than three years, and said it expects to keep raising through the end of the year.
Why does the Fed raise interest rates to combat inflation?
When inflation increases, economic growth begins to slow. The price of the good increases, and so demand for it wanes. Less demand leads to less production, and eventually, unemployment ensues. To offset inflation, the Fed must raise interest rates.
Is fed increasing interest rates?
In a much-anticipated move, the Federal Reserve announced on March 16 it would be raising interest rates for the first time since 2018. Implementing an interest rate hike is one of the various...
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