hike
Example Sentences
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“It’s doubtful that the Fed would hike rates to address inflation worries that result from a spike in oil prices,” said Jack Janasiewicz, lead portfolio strategist at Natixis Investment Managers Solutions.
From Barron's
Yet a similar number, about 60% of businesses, also reported shouldering some of the increased cost burden—increasing the likelihood that more consumer price hikes are still in the pipeline.
From Barron's
Money market traders still expect the RBA to delay hiking interest rates further until May, when it will have seen inflation data for the first quarter, but bets on a March hike are rising.
Yet a similar number, about 60% of businesses, also reported shouldering some of that increased cost burden—increasing the likelihood that more consumer price hikes are still in the pipeline.
From Barron's
And there could be more hikes in store.
From BBC
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