The Fed raises policy rates

Fed Hike Signals a More Restrictive Global Rate Environment

Amundi Investment Institute, led by Monica Defend, reviews the Federal Reserve’s September rate hike alongside shifting monetary policy in Japan and the UK.

• The Fed raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00%, while persistent inflation could support further tightening in coming months.
• Japan also raised rates to 1.25%, reinforcing a more proactive tightening cycle aimed at preventing entrenched inflation.
• The Bank of England held rates at 3.75%, while resilient US consumption and labour-market data continue to signal solid economic momentum.

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