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Fed raises interest rates for first time in more than three years

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates today Wednesday the first time in more than three years. The central bank is trying to curb stubborn inflation, which was rekindled by the war with Iran.

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Scott Horsley
Scott Horsley is NPR's Chief Economics Correspondent.