How the Fed actually hikes interest rates


How the Fed actually hikes interest rates
On Wednesday, the Fed is expected to hike interest rates even higher to bring inflation back from levels we haven’t seen in decades. It’s a hugely consequential policy decision that will affect virtually everything in the economy. This week, we’re going to carve out some space to explore interest rate hikes from a variety of angles. Today, that means answering the question: How does a rate hike actually work? Like, what are the mechanics?... ...more RSK: There you have it...not rocket science...or is it? Propulsion is the key word.

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On Wednesday, the Fed is expected to hike interest rates even higher to bring inflation back from levels we haven’t seen in decades. It’s a hugely consequential policy decision that will affect virtually everything in the economy.

This week, we’re going to carve out some space to explore interest rate hikes from a variety of angles. Today, that means answering the question: How does a rate hike actually work? Like, what are the mechanics?...

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