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World Business Report: First broadcast 22/03/2023 22:32 GMT : The Fed raises rates again

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The Fed raises rates again

First broadcast 22/03/2023 22:32 GMT 

First broadcast 22/03/2023 22:32 GMT : The Fed raises rates again

BBC World Service - World Business Report, The Fed raises rates again

It's the ninth interest rate rise in a row by the US Federal Reserve

US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell announced the 0.25% rate increase saying the Fed is focused on tackling inflation.

For the ninth time in a row, the US Federal Reserve has increased interest rates, up by 0.25%. Announcing the rise Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell said the Fed is focused on tackling inflation. Roger Hearing gets reaction from both Wall Street and Main Street to the news.

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(Picture: A trader reacts as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is seen delivering remarks on a screen, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 22, 2023. Cedit: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid)

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