The 25 basis-point hike is the first raise in three years and comes ahead of critical midterm elections in the US.
US Fed raises interest rates as inflation weighs on economy
The 25 basis-point hike is the first raise in three years and comes ahead of critical midterm elections in the US.
Originally reported by Al Jazeera
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