US interest rates raised for first time in three years
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The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in over three years, increasing the benchmark rate to a range of 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75% in a unanimous decision. The central bank enacted the hike in an effort to combat stubborn inflation and slow rising prices.
The policy move proceeded despite fierce opposition and pressure from President Donald Trump, who had advocated for cutting borrowing costs. In response to the immediate political backlash and rebuke from the president, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh defended the central bank's operational independence.
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MyJoyOnline (Accra, Ghana) (GH)Emphasizes the policy action's economic goal of slowing rising prices.
France 24 (FR)Highlights the political backlash from Trump and the Fed chair's defense of independence.
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