Page 9 - Us Fed Rate Hike

Full text: US Fed raises key rate to 1.25%, expects economy to 'evolve'

Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points for the second time in three months

Despite weak inflation, Fed likely to raise interest rates

The Fed has kept rates at low levels since the financial crisis to stimulate economic activity

Central banks can handle Fed rate hikes: US Fed VP Fischer

The Fed is expected to continue tightening monetary policy this year

US Fed rate hike marks normalisation of US monetary policy: Fitch Ratings

Raising the Fed Funds target rate to 0.75-1.00% marks second rate hike in just over three months

How will the Fed rate hike play out on equities?

Market players believe the rate hike is likely to make the market nervous

Here are the reasons why US Fed might raise interest rate on Wednesday

The rate increase expected on March 15 will be the second in four months

US Fed rate hike: Yellen says move a sign of 'confidence' in economy

Fed Chair Janet Yellen said any increased spending by the Trump administration could impact how the Fed adjusts rates going forward