Fed hikes interest rate target even as recession threat rises

Published May 3, 2023 2:00pm ET



The Federal Reserve announced another interest rate hike on Wednesday, plowing ahead with its efforts to fight inflation even against the backdrop of a possible recession, but signaled it would not necessarily raise rates any further.

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