Fed raises rates, signals another hike as inflation persists
Despite pressure from Trump for lower borrowing costs.
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates and signaled further tightening, prioritizing inflation control over political pressure for lower borrowing costs. For African economies, higher US rates typically strengthen the dollar, raising import costs and external debt servicing burdens, while potentially diverting portfolio capital away from frontier and emerging markets.
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