Sponsored The Advantage of Money Market Funds in a Rising Rate Environment In March, both the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England (BoE) raised rates 0.25% to combat rising inflation. That’s good for money market securities, the yields of which respond in short order following central bank hikes. by Justin Brimfield, Chief Marketing Officer, ICD Published: March 28th 2022 In March, both the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England (BoE) raised rates 0.25% to combat rising inflation.