The Fed has to portray itself as tough on inflation even as it pushes through a smaller rate hike
The Fed is expected to raise interest rates by a smaller half percentage point Wednesday yet signal that its battle with inflation is still far from over.
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### Response: The Fed is expected to raise interest rates by a smaller half percentage point Wednesday yet signal that its battle with inflation is still far from over.