Federal Reserve Raises Funds Rate

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12 September 2006 at 10:21 a.m. ET

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http://www.insidearm.com/news/00004187-federal-reserve-raises-funds-rate/

In an unsurprising move, the Fed has raised interest rates 25 basis points to 5 per cent — its highest level in more than five years, according to a story running in various media.

The rate hikes effectively raise the borrowing costs for millions of Americans.

Economists remain unsure whether this is just one in a series of rate increases, or if this will satisfy the Fed.

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Federal Reserve Raises Funds Rate

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