Is Borrowing a Good Idea During Rate Hikes?

As of September 2022, the Federal Reserve has increased its benchmark rate four separate times, increasing the federal funds rate to a range of 2.25% to 2.50% from zero percent. The Fed’s actions are in response to severe inflation, with the central bank’s actions expected to cool the economy and reduce the inflation rate. But what about the question: is borrowing a good idea during rate hikes?