US Federal Reserve raises interest rate again in bid to battle inflation
By DW
29 July 2022 |
5:21 am
The Fed added 0.75% to its benchmark interest rate for a second straight time. The increase of the interest rate to its highest level in four years comes as inflation continues to reach new heights.
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