The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its benchmark lending rate on Wednesday, continuing a hiking cycle to tackle high inflation while warning that recent banking troubles could hit households and businesses.
The quarter-point increase raises the target range to 4.75-5.00 percent, the Fed announced in a statement, adding that recent banking sector developments "are likely to result in tighter credit conditions for households and businesses and to weigh on economic activity, hiring and inflation."
Source(s): AFP