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The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

Interest rate hike points to the Bank keeping its foot firmly on the brake

The half-point rise wasn’t the limit of the measures announced by a central bank accused – until now – of acting too slowly on inflation

The Guardian - UK

US Stocks Could Remain Jittery Thursday Over Fed Rate Hike As S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures See Volatility — McDonald's In Focus

The major U.S. index futures are flatlining, as traders are digesting the implication of the Fed's policy statement and a couple of interest rate decisions from Japan and the United Kingdom.

Benzinga

As Federal Reserve raises rates, Bank of Japan stays put

Many central banks around the world are following the lead of the US Federal Reserve and raising their benchmark interest rates in order to rein in inflation. The Bank of Japan, however, is marching to the beat of its own drum. At a policy meeting this Thursday, the bank maintained…

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Bank of England poised for another big interest rate hike

Britain’s central bank is under pressure make another big interest rate hike Thursday

The Independent UK

Swiss central bank enacts biggest-ever hike to key rate

Switzerland’s central bank has carried out the biggest hike ever to its key interest rate in an effort to clamp down on inflation

The Independent UK

Commentary: The Fed’s monetary malpractice will cost you

The goal of the latest interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve? To avoid a deep recession “by acting with resolve now,” according to Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. But if history is any guide, this is a case of too little, too late.

Tribune News Service

Bank of England says UK in recession as it raises interest rates to 14-year high of 2.25% – business live

UK central bank predicts economy shrank for second quarter in a row, after shops closed and many stayed at home for Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral

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Asia stocks follow Wall Street down as Fed fights inflation

Asian stock markets have followed Wall Street lower after the Federal Reserve delivered another big interest rate hike and raised its outlook for more to cool galloping inflation

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Oil Rises as Supply Fears Overtake Recession Worries

Oil rebounded on Thursday after sliding 1% in the previous session as concerns over tight supplies heading into winter eclipsed fears of a global recession. Brent crude futures rose 50 cents, or 0.6%, to $90.33 per barrel by 0319 GMT, recouping their losses in early Asia trade.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Powell's stark message: Inflation fight may cause recession

The Federal Reserve delivered its bluntest reckoning Wednesday of what it will take to finally tame painfully high inflation: Slower growth, higher unemployment and potentially a recession

The Independent UK

Hong Kong raises benchmark interest rate to 14-year high

Financial hub’s de facto central bank lifts key rate to 3.5 percent after latest rate hike in the United States.

Al Jazeera

Alibaba Plunges, Xpeng, Nio Nosedive: Fed Rate Hike and Projections Push Hang Seng To 2011 Lows

Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng Index lost over 1.9% in opening trade to hit 2011 lows after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.75% and indicated they could be hit as high as 4.6% next year. That dented stocks of U.S.-listed Chinese EV makers, whose business prospects depend a lot…

Benzinga

Bitcoin, Dogecoin Plunge, Ethereum Worst Hit After Fed Rate Hike — But, Is There A Silver Lining?

Major coins fell sharply on Wednesday evening as the global cryptocurrency market cap decreased 2.7% to $896.8 billion at 8:30 p.m. EDT.

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Fed hikes interest rates for third time

According to business analysts, the Fed hasn't made a move against inflation quite this aggressive since the 1980s

The Independent UK

US has sent $8.28 billion in pandemic funds to local lenders

On the same day the Federal Reserve gave a sobering report on the U.S. economy’s trajectory, administration officials highlighted how they have kept some of the nation’s smallest businesses afloat through the pandemic

StockNews.com

3 ETFs With Too Much Downside Risk to Buy Now

Since the Fed announced another 75-basis-point interest rate hike today, the market is expected to remain under pressure. With precious metals set to keep losing luster and growing businesses finding it increasingly difficult to borrow, it could be wise to avoid VanEck Gold Miners (GDX), ARK Innovation (ARKK), and ProShares…

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2 Stocks You Should Consider Leaving Behind in 2022

The stock market has witnessed wild swings amid sky-high inflation and the Fed’s rate hikes to control it. Moreover, volatility is expected to remain as the stubbornly high inflation shows no signs of slowing, and the Fed’s monetary policy tightening is raising the possibility of a recession. With another 75-basis-point…

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US Federal Reserve fights inflation with third 0.75% rate hike

The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 0.75 percent for the third time in a row, bringing America's borrowing costs to the highest level since 2008. Like other central banks, the Fed hopes to tame inflation, which is hovering near 40-year highs. Also in the show: the German…

Benzinga

Fed Raises Rates 0.75% For Third Straight Time: 'We Will Keep At It Until We're Confident The Job Is Done'

The SPDR S&P 500 (ARCA:SPY) is volatile after the Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark rate by 0.75% for the third straight time and indicated that it will continue to hike well above the current level.

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3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy if You Have Money to Spend

Raging inflation and the Fed’s commitment to bring it under control with rate hikes are raising recession worries. However, according to BofA, the market could see a rally later this year. Given the macro uncertainties, we think investors should add fundamentally solid stocks Microsoft (MSFT), Merck & Co. (MRK), and…

France 24

Fed hikes interest rates amid rampant inflation, despite recession risk

Intensifying its fight against high inflation, the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate Wednesday by a substantial three-quarters of a point for a third straight time and signaled more large rate hikes to come — an aggressive pace that will heighten the risk of an eventual recession.

Al Jazeera

US Fed hikes interest rate to highest level since 2008

Announcement sparks concern that fight to contain sky-high US inflation could tip the economy into a recession.

The Independent UK

Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 0.75% in latest move to stem inflation

Interest rates at such high levels would make it harder for Americans to borrow money and for banks to lend it

Benzinga

US Stocks Edge Higher As Fed Raises Interest Rates By 75 Basis Points

U.S. stocks traded slightly higher toward the end of trading session on Wednesday following the announcement of interest rate decision by the Fed.

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