Fed Raises Rate by 0.25 Point
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The Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates a quarter-point to 6% on inflation concerns, and indicated that more rate increases will follow. The widely anticipated move brings the federal funds rate to its highest level in almost five years. C1
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