Fed majorează dobânda cheie pentru prima dată din 2023. Banca centrală americană semnalează că va mai urma o creştere în acest an

The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, marking the first increase in over three years. This decision aims to combat persistent inflation driven by rising oil prices and other factors. The unanimous vote from the Federal Open Market Committee indicates a strong consensus on the need for tighter monetary policy. Projections suggest that 16 out of 18 officials anticipate another rate hike this year, with some even considering two additional increases. The Fed also revised its inflation estimates upward, expecting inflation to remain above the target of 2% until at least 2029. Despite the increase, borrowing costs remain high, particularly for mortgages, which have seen significant rises over the past year.