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US Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve is the United States' central bank. It's played a pivotal role in guiding the US through the global financial crisis through its low-interest monetary policy.

The Federal reserve is the guardian of financial stability in the US. This page collates recent DW content on the central bank's moves and decisions.

Debt crisis looms for developing countries amid 'perfect storm'

Debt crisis looms for developing countries amid 'perfect storm' 27.06.2022

As rich countries switch on their firefighting mode to tame soaring inflation, highly indebted developing countries are feeling the heat. Sri Lanka has already defaulted on its debt, many others are on the brink.
DW Business

DW Business 16.06.2022

Fed Rate Hike - India Farmer Struggles

Fed interest rate hike and its impact 16.06.2022

Analyst Michael Hewson of CMC Markets takes a look at the Federal Reserve's rate increase this week and the likelihood or rather certainty of a recession ahead.
DW Business - America

DW Business - America 15.06.2022

Fed Hike – Gazprom Games – Work Week
US hikes interest rate in biggest rise since 1994

US hikes interest rate in biggest rise since 1994 15.06.2022

The US Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by 0.75 percentage points amid surging inflation. It's the largest jump in nearly three decades, with more hikes likely to come.
Yen, rupee hit record lows against dollar amid inflation

Yen, rupee hit record lows against dollar amid inflation 13.06.2022

The Japanese and Indian currencies plunged to their lowest levels in decades against the US dollar as Washington looked set to hike interest rates in a bid to tackle inflation.
Fed may finally put America's zombie firms to rest

Fed may finally put America's zombie firms to rest 13.06.2022

Unproductive companies may face bankruptcies as the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates. Will workers and the wider economy pay the price?
US inflation skyrockets to 40-year high

US inflation skyrockets to 40-year high 10.06.2022

The 8.6% yearly increase is the biggest since 1981. President Biden's efforts to stem the tide are having little effect as the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues to hit global economies.
Tired of democracy? What's behind the low voter turnout in Germany?

Tired of democracy? What's behind the low voter turnout in Germany? 25.05.2022

Are Germans weary of voting? Are they fed up with all politics in general? A dramatic drop in voter turnout has set off alarm bells across the country.
Millions of Ghana's schoolchildren go hungry during caterers' strike

Millions of Ghana's schoolchildren go hungry during caterers' strike 24.05.2022

Striking school cooks in Ghana want a year's backdated salary and an increased feeding allocation. Caterers blame soaring prices on the war in Ukraine. Millions of children will not be fed until the issues are resolved.
DW Business - America

DW Business - America 05.05.2022

US stocks slide as investors reassess Fed comments - OPEC+ oil group agrees to small production increase - Germany to step up supervision of Facebook parent
DW Business - Europe

DW Business - Europe 05.05.2022

Zero Faith in 'Zero-COVID' - Fed Hikes Rates

US Fed's 'modest' rate hike unlikely to tame inflation 05.05.2022

The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 0.50% — its highest increase since 2000 — to help rein in inflation. Christopher Thornberg from Beacon Economics says the "relatively modest move" by the US central bank wouldn't slow down rising prices.
DW Business - America

DW Business - America 04.05.2022

US Fed raises rates by half a percentage point - EU sanctions target Russian oil, more banks - Australia's winemakers hit by Chinese tariffs
US Fed raises interest rates to tackle inflation

US Fed raises interest rates to tackle inflation 04.05.2022

The central bank has announced a 0.5% interest rate hike — its highest increase in more than 20 years. The US move comes as a number of other countries cut lending rates to deal with rising prices.

DW Business - America

DW Business - America 16.03.2022

US Fed raises interest rates - Oil prices continue to fall - New COVID-19 wave has Shenzhen under lockdown
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