Fed Pencils in Earlier Interest-Rate Increase

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The Fed expects to raise interest rates by late 2023, sooner than previously projected, following the recent inflation spurt

“Progress on vaccinations has reduced the spread of Covid-19 in the United States,” the Fed said in

. “Amid this progress and strong policy support, indicators of economic activity and employment have strengthened.”, 13 of 18 officials indicated they expect to lift short-term rates by the end of 2023, up from seven who expected that outcome in March. In March, most of them anticipated holding rates steady through 2023.

 

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