A Federal Reserve rate hike raises the benchmark interest rate to curb inflation and cool an overheating economy. By making borrowing costlier, it slows spending and investment. Savers and lenders gain higher returns, while borrowers pay more. The Fed uses this tool to stabilize prices and sustain long-term growth.
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