The American central bank (Fed) opted for a moderate increase in its rate on Wednesday, by a quarter of a percentage point, as expected, still concerned about inflation, and despite the turbulence in the banking sector, which risks
weigh
on the economy.
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The decision was taken unanimously.
The Fed's main policy rate is now in a range of 4.75 to 5.00%, the highest level since 2006, and the institution plans further hikes.
The Fed anticipates inflation this year a little higher than it forecast in December, at 3.6% against 3.5%, but GDP growth a little weaker, at 0.4% against 0.5 %.
However, the Fed warned on Wednesday, after its meeting, that the recent banking crisis was "
likely (...) to weigh on economic activity, hiring and inflation
", stressing that "
the magnitude of these effects is uncertain
.
The powerful institution, which raised its rate by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, also reaffirmed in its press release that "
the American banking system is solid and resilient
", and that its monetary policy committee "
remains attentive to the risks of inflation
.
