A newspaper headline reads, "Fed Raises Discount Rate for Third Time This Year." This headline indicates that the Federal Reserve is most likely trying to

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The headline indicates that the Federal Reserve has raised the discount rate for the third time this year. The discount rate is the interest rate at which banks can borrow money from the Federal Reserve. By raising the discount rate, the Federal Reserve is making it more expensive for banks to borrow money. This will likely result in higher interest rates for consumers, which will reduce borrowing and spending, and ultimately reduce inflationary pressures in the economy. Therefore, the best choice is D, which states that the Federal Reserve is trying to reduce inflationary pressures in the economy.

A Newspaper Headline Reads, "Fed Raises Discount Rate for Third