Fed: Einstimmige Entscheidung: US-Notenbank erhöht Leitzins erstmals seit rund drei Jahren
Ein starker Arbeitsmarkt sowie die anhaltend hohe Inflation hatten für eine Erhöhung gesprochen. Die Notenbanker stellen sich somit gegen die Wünsche von US-Präsident Donald Trump.
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve (Fed), the US central bank, announced a unanimous decision to raise the benchmark interest rate for the first time in nearly three years. The target range for the federal funds rate is now 3.75% to 4.00%, according to the Fed's announcement. Market participants had priced in a 92% probability of such an increase prior to the decision.
The last rate hike by the Fed occurred in July 2023. The ongoing high inflation in the United States is likely to be a key factor behind this move. In August, US prices rose by 3.4% year-on-year. The core inflation, which excludes more volatile energy and food prices, was 2.4% in August. The inflation rate remains well above the Fed's target of 2% for over five years.
Monetary policy data from last week also supported the case for a rate hike. Strong job growth suggests that the economy may be able to withstand a higher interest rate without being overly restrained. The Fed's dual mandate is to ensure stable prices and full employment.
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