Fed raises rates; stocks tumble
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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years, and U.S. stocks fell sharply on Wall Street.
The Federal Reserve voted to raise interest rates by a quarter point as policymakers try to tamp down inflation after more than five years of above-target price increases.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Federal Reserve voted to raise interest rates by a quarter point as policymakers try to tamp down inflation after more than five years of above-target price increases.
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For years I've argued that this assumption misunderstands the structure of China's financial system. In China, credit expansion and repressed interest rates don't boost demand and prices. On the contrary, they boost supply, and so are disinflationary and tend to worsen the demand imbalances.
For years I've argued that this assumption misunderstands the structure of China's financial system. In China, credit expansion and repressed interest rates don't boost demand and prices. On the contrary, they boost supply, and so are disinflationary and tend to worsen the demand imbalances.
September 17, 2026 at 4:20 AM
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For years I've argued that this assumption misunderstands the structure of China's financial system. In China, credit expansion and repressed interest rates don't boost demand and prices. On the contrary, they boost supply, and so are disinflationary and tend to worsen the demand imbalances.
For years I've argued that this assumption misunderstands the structure of China's financial system. In China, credit expansion and repressed interest rates don't boost demand and prices. On the contrary, they boost supply, and so are disinflationary and tend to worsen the demand imbalances.
Reposted by Daniel W. Drezner, Richard Moorhead, Ann Bartow
BREAKING:
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal Reserve hikes key interest rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump's demand for cut.
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
BREAKING:
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal Reserve hikes key interest rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump's demand for cut.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal Reserve hikes key interest rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump's demand for cut.
by Elizabeth Warren Reposted by Juan Cole, Alan Richardson
You will pay more for your mortgage and your credit card bills because of Donald Trump.
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.
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September 16, 2026 at 7:09 PM
You will pay more for your mortgage and your credit card bills because of Donald Trump.
by Mohamed A. El‐Erian Reposted by Steve Peers
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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Perhaps most surprising, however,...
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September 16, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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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Perhaps most surprising, however,...
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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’
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September 16, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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Dow Falls More Than 600 Points After Fed Raises Key Interest Rate
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September 16, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Dow Falls More Than 600 Points After Fed Raises Key Interest Rate
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Reposted by Elizabeth Warren, Juan Cole, Alan Richardson
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.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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.
Reposted by David Darmofal
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.
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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.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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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.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Reposted by James Goodwin
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.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:03 PM
BREAKING: The Fed raises interest rates to battle inflation, defying Trump’s call for a cut.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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Federal Reserve to announce interest rate decision as Trump calls for a cut www.nbcnews.com/business/eco...
Trump and the Federal Reserve are on a collision course over interest rates
Wall Street expects the Fed to hike rates Wednesday. The president wants a rate cut.
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September 16, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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