Fed crește dobânda pentru prima dată din 2023. Vrea să scumpească banii și să scadă inflația: "Nu putem lupta cu prețurile la energie"

The Federal Reserve raised its interest rate to 3.75%-4.00%, marking a significant policy shift amid economic pressures from the Middle East conflict. This is the first increase of 2023, aimed at curbing spending and inflation, which has reached 3.4% annually. Higher rates will increase borrowing costs for Americans, complicating major purchases. The unanimous decision by the Fed's monetary policy committee reflects concerns about inflation and its impact on economic growth. Following the announcement, stock prices fell, the dollar strengthened, and gold prices declined. Fed officials emphasize the challenge of controlling inflation driven by energy prices, with a focus on core inflation metrics.