The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, taking the benchmark rate to 3.75%-4.00%, as stubborn inflation and oil prices above $100 a barrel strengthen the case for tighter monetary policy.
US Market: Fed rate hike looms as hotter inflation clouds policy outlook
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, taking the benchmark rate to 3.75%-4.00%, as stubborn inflation and oil prices above $100 a barrel strengthen the case for tighter monetary policy.
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