When the Fed wants to cool an overheated economy and slow inflation, it can increase the federal funds rate. The goal is to reduce the spending that is driving up prices and overheating the economy. The raising of rates can have widespread repercussions in the economy and the markets. Learn how rising rates can affect the investments in your portfolio as well as which assets may benefit.
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