Federal Reserve Hikes Rates for First Time in Three Years
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to between 3.75% and 4.00%, marking the first increase in three years. The decision, made unanimously with hawkish messaging from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, signals more tightening ahead as inflation remains above target. While short-term Treasury yields rose, longer-dated yields dipped slightly, reflecting investor confidence in managing inflation back to 2%. Warsh emphasized persistently high inflation and a strengthening economy as justification for the hike. The central bank's
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