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US central bank raises key interest rates by 0.25 percent

Reported by Varun Krishnan (Senior Writer) · Economic Times - Markets ·

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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25 percent to deal with rising inflation and a growing economy. People continue to spend money steadily, and job growth matches the pace of the market. Inflation has stayed higher than the target set by the Federal Reserve for many years. The central bank stated that its main goal is to bring back price stability.

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