Fed raises rates for first time since mid-2023
The Federal Reserve lifted borrowing costs and indicated a further increase before the end of 2026.
Yuna · Sep 19, 2026 · 1 min
The Federal Reserve increased interest rates on Wednesday, marking the first hike since July 2023. Bloomberg Economics reported that the central bank also outlined plans for an additional rate increase by December 2026.
The move was driven by persistent inflation concerns. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh stated that "too many categories of goods and services were showing annualized price gains above 3% on a 6- and 12-month basis." This metric serves as the key indicator for the central bank's inflation strategy.
Source: Bloomberg Economics
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