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U.S. Federal Reserve continues its assault on inflation

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3 years ago

November 3, 2022

The Central Bank ushers in its sixth increase this year

In an effort to lower runaway inflation, the U.S. Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point.

This is the sixth increase this year — with the fed indicating that more raises are on the way.

The U.S. central bank’s move also boosted its key short-term rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%, marking its highest level in 15 years.

Acknowledging that the economic stress of their action over the past several months, Federal Reserve officials also urged patience, warning that interest rate hikes take time to work.

Fed chairman Jerome Powell said it would be “very premature” to think about having a pause in rate increases.

Additionally, Powell noted he does expect rates to peak at a more substantial level than policymakers had originally predicted back in September.

As inflations looms over the all-important midterm elections next week, Powell said that rates would “have to go higher and stay higher for a while.”

His new statement could make achieving his so called “soft landing” harder as its heightening the risk of a recession.

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LIVE: U.S. and Israel launch war on Iran

U.S. and Israel escalate conflict with Iran, heightening regional war fears for the second time in eight months.

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4 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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U.S. and Israel escalate conflict with Iran, heightening regional war fears for the second time in eight months.

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran, escalating war fears and risking wider regional conflict for the second time in eight months

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Trump claims Iran military neutralised as Strait Of Hormuz tensions surge

Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

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5 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

President Trump says Iran’s military capability has been largely neutralised, including its navy and air force, as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Iranian attacks have threatened commercial air travel and oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of wider economic fallout.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has faced two attacks, while Gulf states worked to intercept further Iranian strikes. Officials report six U.S. troops killed and more than 700 deaths inside Iran as the exchange of fire escalates.

With global markets watching closely, the region remains on edge as military and diplomatic tensions show no signs of easing.

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Airlines face disruptions that surpass previous Middle East conflicts

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1 day ago

March 3, 2026

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What’s happening in the Middle East?

Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears