US FED Hikes Interest Rate for Tenth Time in a Row

The US Federal Reserve (US FED) has hiked interest rates for the tenth time in a row, bringing the key lending rate to its highest level since 2007. However, the US FED signalled it could pause further rate hikes, as inflation eases and turmoil continues to spread across the American banking sector.
Buy now, pay later firm Zip to raise fees amid surging inflation

Australian buy now, pay later company Zip Co Ltd (ZIP.AX) said on Wednesday it would raise fees for customers and merchants, as it tries to weather an onslaught from soaring inflation and rising interest rates on its business.