Fed set for another big rate hike with economy on knife's edge - CNA


7/23/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 9 months ago

WASHINGTON: US central bankers face an increasingly difficult balancing act as they struggle to douse scorching inflation while still keeping the economy growing, though they have made it clear they are willing to risk a recession. But with

Higher lending costs make it more expensive to borrow funds to buy cars and homes or expand businesses, which should cool demand, while also making it more attractive to save rather than spend. Othe… [+2229 chars]

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