US interest rates raised for first time in three years

The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to increase interest rates to 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75% on Wednesday.
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Fed Raises Interest Rates in Push for ‘Timelier’ Retreat in Inflation

Federal Reserve officials will decide whether to raise rates in the face of persistently strong inflation and bond market anxiety.
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Fed meeting live updates: Fed hikes interest rates by 25 basis points as Warsh vows 'timelier return' to 2% inflation

The Federal Reserve voted to raise interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday to a range of 3.75%-4% amid persistently high inflation. The decision was unanimous.

Trump hits out at US central bank's decision to hike interest rates

After a unanimous vote, the Federal Reserve chairman says: "The plain fact is inflation is too high and has been for too long ...

Here’s what a Fed rate hike means for your mortgage, car loan and credit cards

Fed cuts are one piece of the puzzle in how banks determine loan rates and could contribute to a trend of interest rates ...

Global stocks advance ahead of Fed's interest rate decision

Global shares were higher Wednesday despite losses on Wall Street, as investors await the Federal Reserve’s decision on ...