Business Fed set to announce half-point rate increase, more hikes coming in 2023 By Deanna B. Narveson - December 14, 2022 FacebookXLinkedinEmailPrint After four straight three-quarter-point interest rate hikes, the Federal Reserve is set to announce a smaller half-point increase in its key rate today, a first step toward dialing back its efforts to combat inflation. Already an INSIDER? Sign in.