USA 30-06-2006 Fed continues tightening campaign As widely expected, the Federal Reserve raised a key interest rate for the 17th consecutive time, hiking its target for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points. As widely… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here #economy#inflation#interest rate#risks#Two