Fed hikes rates; stocks tumble

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Richard Catalano

@fabiancat.bsky.social

Well reasoned support for Fed's decision.

whatdiddonaldtrumpdotoday.substack.com/p/trumps-1-f...

Trump’s 1% Fantasy Meets Economic Reality

The president is demanding ultra-low interest rates while inflation remains elevated. Turkey demonstrates why governments cannot simply command inflation away

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September 17, 2026 at 4:21 AM

by Justin Wolfers

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Justin Wolfers

@justinwolfers.bsky.social

Today's Fed rate hike was about a whole lot more than a quarter percentage point change in rates.

Lemme platypus-splain:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLMJ...

Why Kevin Warsh Raised Rates Against the President's Wishes

The Fed just raised rates a quarter point — against the president's wishes. Here's what it means for you. The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time since 2023, and it did it even…

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September 17, 2026 at 12:48 AM

by Aaron Sojourner

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Economics 67%, Business 28%, Political science 5%

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🎓 Aaron Sojourner	29%	23	41.7%

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Aaron Sojourner

@aaronsojourner.org

www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/t...

Trump says he still has confidence in Fed Chair Warsh, demands 1% or lower interest rates

President Donald Trump previously threatened to cut off trade with countries that have trade surpluses with the U.S. if the Fed doesn't cut interest rates.

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September 16, 2026 at 11:26 PM

by David Darmofal

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Economics 67%, Business 28%, Political science 5%

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🎓 David Darmofal	45%	11	44.8%

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David Darmofal

@daviddarmofal.bsky.social

🎶 He's So Vain 🎶

FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 9h

Trump: The Fed is only raising rates for political reasons. It's a raise against Trump

September 16, 2026 at 11:22 PM

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Economics 67%, Business 28%, Political science 5%

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FactPost

@factpostnews.bsky.social

Trump: The Fed is only raising rates for political reasons. It's a raise against Trump

September 16, 2026 at 11:19 PM

by Timothy D. McBride

46%

Scholar power: 46.0%

Story's scientific field profile

Economics 67%, Business 28%, Political science 5%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Timothy D. McBride	32%	23	46.0%

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

The Fed Raises Interest Rates For the First Time in Three Years www.wsj.com/podcasts/wha...

What’s News - WSJ Podcasts

What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step...

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September 16, 2026 at 10:07 PM

by Timothy D. McBride

46%

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Economics 67%, Business 28%, Political science 5%

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🎓 Timothy D. McBride	32%	23	46.0%

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

The Fed Raises Interest Rates For the First Time in Three Years www.wsj.com/podcasts/wha...

What’s News - WSJ Podcasts

What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step...

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September 16, 2026 at 10:06 PM

by Timothy D. McBride

46%

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Economics 67%, Business 28%, Political science 5%

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🎓 Timothy D. McBride	32%	23	46.0%

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

Fed raises interest rates for first time in 3 years, battling persistent inflation missouriindependent.com/2026/09/16/r...

Fed raises interest rates for first time in 3 years, battling persistent inflation • Missouri Independent

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve raised interest rates Wednesday for the first time in three years as inflation continues to dog the economy, largely driven by soaring gas and fuel oil prices while th...

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September 16, 2026 at 9:44 PM

by Timothy D. McBride

46%

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Economics 67%, Business 28%, Political science 5%

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🎓 Timothy D. McBride	32%	23	46.0%

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

Dow Falls More Than 600 Points After Fed Raises Key Interest Rate
www.wsj.com/livecoverage...

Fed Meeting Today: Warsh, FOMC Raised Interest Rates by 0.25 Percentage Point — Live Updates

Live updates on markets and the top finance, economics and business stories. Plus the latest on today's Federal Reserve meeting, bonds, oil prices, the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

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September 16, 2026 at 9:43 PM

by Timothy D. McBride

46%

Scholar power: 46.0%

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Economics 67%, Business 28%, Political science 5%

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🎓 Timothy D. McBride	32%	23	46.0%

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

Fed Raises Interest Rates
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09...

Fed Raises Interest Rates in Push for ‘Timelier’ Retreat in Inflation

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, putting its new leader, Kevin Warsh, at odds with President Trump. “The plain fact is that inflation is too high,” Mr. Warsh sa...

www.nytimes.com

September 16, 2026 at 9:42 PM

Reposted by Francesco Saraceno

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Economics 67%, Business 28%, Political science 5%

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🎓 Francesco Saraceno	74%	19	32.3%

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Financial Times

@financialtimes.com

Federal Reserve defies Trump with first rate rise since 2023 ft.trib.al/mbNixgu

Federal Reserve defies Trump with first rate rise since 2023

Central bank signals willingness for further action as chair Kevin Warsh warns that ‘inflation is too high and has been for too long’

ft.trib.al

September 16, 2026 at 9:13 PM

The Wall Street Journal

U.S. Markets Sell Off After Fed’s Warsh Says Inflation Is Still ‘Too High’

All three major U. S. stock indexes closed lower for the seventh time in the past eight sessions after the Fed chairman made it clear inflation is still a problem.

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by Elizabeth Warren Reposted by Juan Cole, Alan Richardson

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🎓 Elizabeth Warren	8%	29	12.9%
🎓 Juan Cole	1%	24	0.5%
🎓 Alan Richardson	-	21	-
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735

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0.153

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Elizabeth Warren

@warren.senate.gov

You will pay more for your mortgage and your credit card bills because of Donald Trump.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 14h

Breaking news: The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point, its first increase in more than three years, as persistently high oil prices from the Iran conflict send inflation rippling through the economy.

Fed raises interest rates by quarter point to tackle inflation

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter a percentage point on Wednesday to try to tame inflation, raising the borrowing cost on a variety of business and consumer loans.

www.washingtonpost.com

September 16, 2026 at 7:09 PM

Reposted by Thomas Masterson

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🎓 Thomas Masterson	21%	11	7.0%

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FinTwitter

@fintwitter.bsky.social

White House's Desai: The Fed rate hike is rather unfortunate - Fox News.

September 16, 2026 at 7:08 PM

by Mohamed A. El‐Erian Reposted by Steve Peers

70%

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Economics 67%, Business 28%, Political science 5%

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🎓 Mohamed A. El‐Erian	59%	15	68.6%
🎓 Steve Peers	3%	27	1.6%
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14.4 h

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0.2

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Mohamed A. El-Erian

@elerianm.bsky.social

With market expectations sitting at 92%, the Fed had little choice but to deliver a 25-basis-point rate hike, its first since 2023. Holding rates steady against such strong expectations likely would have driven market yields even higher.
Perhaps most surprising, however,...

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September 16, 2026 at 6:21 PM

Reposted by Elizabeth Warren, Juan Cole, Alan Richardson

4%

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Economics 67%, Business 28%, Political science 5%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Elizabeth Warren	8%	29	4.3%
🎓 Juan Cole	1%	24	0.5%
🎓 Alan Richardson	-	21	-
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The Washington Post

@washingtonpost.com

Breaking news: The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point, its first increase in more than three years, as persistently high oil prices from the Iran conflict send inflation rippling through the economy.

Fed raises interest rates by quarter point to tackle inflation

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter a percentage point on Wednesday to try to tame inflation, raising the borrowing cost on a variety of business and consumer loans.

www.washingtonpost.com

September 16, 2026 at 6:16 PM

by James Goodwin

10%

Scholar power: 10.7%

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Economics 67%, Business 28%, Political science 5%

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🎓 James Goodwin	7%	26	10.7%

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James Goodwin

@jamesgoodwin.bsky.social

Suck it, Unitary Executive Theory

NBC News @nbcnews.com · 14h

BREAKING: The Fed raises interest rates to battle inflation, defying Trump’s call for a cut.

Fed raises interest rates for first time since 2023, defying Trump as inflation mounts

The move comes after years of demands from President Donald Trump for lower interest rates.

nbcnews.to

September 16, 2026 at 6:13 PM

Reposted by David Darmofal

14%

Scholar power: 14.9%

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Economics 67%, Business 28%, Political science 5%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 David Darmofal	45%	11	14.9%

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0.034

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The Editorial Board

@editorialboard.bsky.social

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly-high inflation, a move that could spur a sharp response from the White House.

apnews.com/article/fede...

Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is stuck between two strong but opposing forces: Financial markets that anticipate the central bank will raise interest rates, and President Donald Trump, who wants the Fed to cut them or leave them unchanged.

apnews.com

September 16, 2026 at 6:07 PM

Reposted by Daniel W. Drezner, Richard Moorhead, Ann Bartow

31%

Scholar power: 31.8%

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Economics 67%, Business 28%, Political science 5%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Daniel W. Drezner	33%	45	22.1%
🎓 Richard Moorhead	20%	14	7.5%
🎓 Ann Bartow	7%	10	2.2%
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0.153

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Kyle Griffin

@kylegriffin1.bsky.social

BREAKING:

WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal Reserve hikes key interest rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump's demand for cut.

September 16, 2026 at 6:04 PM

Reposted by James Goodwin

3%

Scholar power: 3.6%

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Economics 67%, Business 28%, Political science 5%

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🎓 James Goodwin	7%	26	3.6%

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0.003

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NBC News

@nbcnews.com

BREAKING: The Fed raises interest rates to battle inflation, defying Trump’s call for a cut.

Fed raises interest rates for first time since 2023, defying Trump as inflation mounts

The move comes after years of demands from President Donald Trump for lower interest rates.

nbcnews.to

September 16, 2026 at 6:03 PM

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