Interest rate hike a 'reassuring' sign Fed is acting independently, economist says
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a point, the first hike in three years.
It comes as the war in Iran continues to put pressure on prices and is the first major move by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to combat elevated inflation.
Geoff Bennett discussed more with economist Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives.
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