Fed May Hike Rates Amid Rising Inflation | Durham News

Fed watchers are sounding the alarm: despite recent hopes, inflation stubbornly clings above target, fueled by rising oil prices and global tensions. A veteran market analyst predicts the Fed will surprise markets by hiking rates—not cutting them—when it meets on September 16th, likely by 25 basis points. With consumers already burdened by high credit card rates and mortgages surging, and investors bracing for slower growth, the move could be painful—but the data leaves the Fed with little choice. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.heraldsun.com/news/business/article317229346.html#storylink=partnerdigest_the More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/63caaa92cbababaa Report issues to [email protected].