Wednesday's report increased hope that the modest slowdown might enable the Fed to slow the pace of its rate increases
The 75-basis-point increase brings the key rate to the highest level since 2018
The U.S. Federal Reserve's rate hikes aren't suited to address all the causes of high inflation, however
The potential increase depends on robust consumer demand
Esther George of the Kansas City Fed sounded a more cautionary note in a speech Monday
Strong U.S. jobs numbers could spur more Fed hikes
It’s ‘absolutely essential’ to ‘restore price stability,’ Fed chair tells lawmakers
Some Fed watchers are complaining that the Federal Reserve chairman has failed to articulate a coherent and consistent policy
The Federal Reserve hiked its benchmark short-term rate to a range of 1.5% to 1.75%
Concern grows that interest rate hikes could tip U.S. economy into recession