US Federal Reserve raises interest rates to 3.75-4% for first time since 2023
The US Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate to a range of 3.75-4%, marking its first such hike since 2023. The decision was driven by persistently high inflation that has remained difficult to bring under control. Rising global borrowing costs also contributed to the central bank's move. The rate increase reflects the Fed's continued effort to tighten monetary policy in response to broader economic pressures.
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