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Fed Signals Rate Hikes Could Be Near End

Fed Signals Rate Hikes Could Be Near End

By Christopher Rugaber | The Associated Press | March 23, 2023 | Reprints | Unlock Link

The Federal Reserve extended its year-long fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point despite concerns that higher borrowing rates could worsen the turmoil that has gripped the banking system.