United States Federal Reserve
US Federal Reserve raises rates
14 Jun 2018
The United States Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the second time this year and signalled two more hikes this year as it moves ahead of New Zealand's rates.
Federal Reserve delivers rate rise
15 Dec 2016
The United States Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in a year to counter strengthening inflation pressures.
Fed chair makes warning
25 May 2015
The chair of the United States Federal Reserve, Janet Yellen, says she expects the central bank to begin raising interest rates sometime this year. Audio