A rate hike cycle occurs when a central bank raises interest rates repeatedly to control inflation. It slows borrowing and spending, cooling an overheated economy. Savers benefit from higher returns on deposits, while lenders gain wider profit margins. Borrowers, however, face increased costs on loans and mortgages.
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