How much 'pain' is the Fed willing to inflict? Wednesday's rate hike will offer clues

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday by three-quarters of a percentage point for the third consecutive time in an aggressive move to tackle white-hot inflation that is plaguing the economy, frustrating consumers and stifling the Biden administration.
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How much 'pain' is the Fed willing to inflict? Wednesday's rate hike will offer clues
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday by three-quarters of a percentage point for the third consecutive time in an aggressive move to tackle white-hot inflation that is plaguing the economy, frustrating consumers and stifling the Biden administration. Read more »
 
The Fed's credibility is still on the line
The Federal Reserve's latest policy announcement represents a critical moment, as Wall Street waits to see how hard the central bank will go in its campaign to bring down stubbornly high inflation. Read more »
 
US dollar hits new 20-year high as Russia calls up reservists
The US dollar climbed to a new two-decade high on Wednesday after Russia said it was mobilizing 300,000 military reserves in an escalation of the war in Ukraine. Read more »
 
Stocks sink after historic rate hike from the Fed
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America's gas prices rise for the first time in 99 days
The historic streak of falling gasoline prices is over. Read more »
 
Gap is laying off 500 corporate employees as challenges mount
Roughly 500 corporate jobs are being eliminated at the Gap, adding to the problems that the beleaguered retailer is currently facing. Read more »
 
 
 
 
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