US makes biggest interest rate rise in 22 years

US Fed makes biggest rate increase since 2000 to fight inflation

The Federal Reserve on May 4 announced its biggest rate hike since 2000, with a half percentage point increase as it works to crush soaring US inflation.

US Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates by 0.5%, Sharpest Hike in 22 Years

According to the statement, the committee also decided to begin reducing its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage-backed securities on June 1, reports Xinhua news agency. US Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates by 0.5%, Sharpest Hike in 22 Years.

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U.S. Fed raises interest rates by half point, ramping up inflation fight

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U.S. Federal Reserve raises interest rate by half point, largest hike in two decades

Widely anticipated move puts the U.S. Federal Reserve on track to reduce monetary stimulus at the fastest pace in decades

Fed hopes biggest rate hike in 22 years tames inflation: 3 essential reads on what it all means

The Fed says it’s serious about taming consumer prices and believes it can execute what’s known as a “soft landing,” in which inflation slows down without seriously damaging the economy.But the higher rates go, the more economic activity will slow.