The US Federal Reserve has hiked interest rates by half a percentage point - double its usual rate - to tackle the highest level of inflation in 40 years. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said it was 'essential' to lower inflation, and reduce hardship for American families. Thomas Costerg, Senior Economist at Pictet Wealth Management, says the moves will help balance the economy. 


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