rate hike

Fed raises key rate by quarter-point despite bank turmoil

The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Reserve extended its year-long fight against high inflation by raising its key interest rate a quarter-point despite concerns that higher borrowing rates could worsen the turmoil that has gripped the banking system.…

Fed facing a blurrier outlook as it meets to weigh rate hike

The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Reserve is grappling with a hazier economic picture, clouded by turmoil in the banking industry and still-high inflation, just as it meets to decide whether to keep raising interest rates or declare…