Fed Approves , Third-Straight , Massive Rate Hike.
On September 21, the Federal Reserve
made history by approving a third
consecutive 75-basis-point hike.
CNN reports that the aggressive move is meant
to tackle out-of-control inflation that has
been decimating America's economy.
The massive hike takes the central
bank's lending rate to a new
target range of 3% to 3.25%.
According to CNN, that's the highest
the federal funds rate has been since
the worldwide financial crisis of 2008.
The decision is likely to bring economic
hardship for millions of Americans,
driving the cost of borrowing higher.
While higher interest rates, slower growth,
and softer labor market conditions will bring
down inflation, they will also bring some
pain to households and businesses, Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve Chairman, via CNN.
While higher interest rates, slower growth,
and softer labor market conditions will bring
down inflation, they will also bring some
pain to households and businesses, Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve Chairman, via CNN.
These are the unfortunate costs of reducing
inflation. But a failure to restore price
stability would mean far greater pain, Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve Chairman, via CNN.
According to Moody’s Analytics, consumers are now spending about $460 more per month on groceries
than at the same time in 2021.
According to Moody’s Analytics, consumers are now spending about $460 more per month on groceries
than at the same time in 2021.
On September 21, the Fed released its updated
Summary of Economic Projections which forecast
interest rates will remain high for years to come.
On September 21, the Fed released its updated
Summary of Economic Projections which forecast
interest rates will remain high for years to come.
The data also showed that Core Personal Consumption
Expenditures, the Fed’s favored measure of rising prices,
is expected to hit 4.5% this year and 3.1% in 2023.
CNN reports that the news comes amid the growing
threat of a hard landing, where tightening
monetary policy triggers a recession