Earlier this year, the Federal Reserve turned to its most potent weapon — raising interest rates — to combat soaring inflation.
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How the Fed's 0.75 percent interest rate hike will impact your wallet
The Federal Reserve said on Wednesday that it is raising its benchmark interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point, the sharpest hike since 1994. Here's how it will impact your wallet.
The U.S. central bank set its target rate in the range of 1.5 to 1.75%.