rate hikes
Fed's tightening moves
Rate hikes are increases in interest rates, particularly those set by central banks like the Federal Reserve.
When inflation rises, central banks typically respond with rate hikes to cool the economy: The Fed announced another rate hike to combat inflation.
The term also applies to increases in utility rates, insurance premiums, or other regulated charges.
- interestAttention, stake, or fee
- Federal ReserveUS central banking system
- inflationSustained price level increase
- cost of livingPrice of basic necessities
- soft landingControlled, gradual descent
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