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The Fed just raised interest rates for the first time since last year, signaling urgency to battle stubborn inflation that’s still far from their 2 percent target. With gas prices climbing due to global tensions like the Iran conflict and the economy showing signs of rebounding, officials are prioritizing price control over short-term economic pain. While economists saw this move coming, consumers feel the squeeze — and markets are already pricing in more hikes by year-end. The Fed chair remains focused on data, not politics, even as midterm elections loom and global central banks follow suit.
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