TOKYO -- Central banks across the world are picking up the pace of interest hikes, with developed nations raising rates to fight inflation and emerging economies following suit to defend their currencies.
A record 80 rate increases in 6 months drain money from risk assets

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell deliver televised remarks as brokers at the New York Stock Exchange watch on June 15. © Reuters
TOKYO -- Central banks across the world are picking up the pace of interest hikes, with developed nations raising rates to fight inflation and emerging economies following suit to defend their currencies.