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Fed Hikes Rates Amid Rising Inflation | Honduras News
The Fed just raised rates for the first time since 2023, pushing them to 3.75%–4%, the highest since December 2025, in response to inflation driven by soaring global energy prices tied to Middle East tensions. This isn’t a one-time move—projections show more hikes this year as the Fed fights to return inflation to its 2% goal by cooling spending and investment. Consumers are already feeling the squeeze with record diesel and gas prices, and higher rates mean more expensive credit cards, car loans, and personal loans. Economists expect one or two more hikes before year’s end, not as aggressive…
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