US Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates to 3.75-4% Amid Persistent Inflation
The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023, aiming to curb inflation and signaling further hikes may follow as economic pressures mount.
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US Treasury yields hit 19-year high above five percent
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