Fed rate rise deemed inevitable
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The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates, and a former Moody’s chief economist plus Nordic market economists said the move was inevitable to curb rising inflation.
Today's Fed rate hike was about a whole lot more than a quarter percentage point change in rates.
Lemme platypus-splain:
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Lemme platypus-splain:
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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
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...
Lemme platypus-splain:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLMJ...
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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Live Updates: Fed Faces a Credibility Test on Interest Rates
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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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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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Fed decided to raise rates by a quarter of a percentage point, and -- more importantly -- the decision was unanimous. Markets will be happy that the chair has decided to signal he's more of a Serious Kevin than a Sockpuppet Kevin (which was their main concern).
September 16, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Fed decided to raise rates by a quarter of a percentage point, and -- more importantly -- the decision was unanimous. Markets will be happy that the chair has decided to signal he's more of a Serious Kevin than a Sockpuppet Kevin (which was their main concern).
Fed Raises Interest Rates
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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...
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September 16, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Fed Raises Interest Rates
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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 Ken Caldeira
More threats from Donald Trump to destroy our economy if the Federal Reserve Bank does not do his bidding.
"This month, the president threatened to halt a broad swath of trade if interest rates were not cut, a possibility he resurfaced on Wednesday."
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"This month, the president threatened to halt a broad swath of trade if interest rates were not cut, a possibility he resurfaced on Wednesday."
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September 17, 2026 at 6:49 AM
More threats from Donald Trump to destroy our economy if the Federal Reserve Bank does not do his bidding.
"This month, the president threatened to halt a broad swath of trade if interest rates were not cut, a possibility he resurfaced on Wednesday."
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/b...
"This month, the president threatened to halt a broad swath of trade if interest rates were not cut, a possibility he resurfaced on Wednesday."
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/b...
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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 Francesco Saraceno
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’
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September 16, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Federal Reserve defies Trump with first rate rise since 2023 ft.trib.al/mbNixgu
U.S. tariffs drive domestic inflation up by nearly 10% amid retaliatory scenarios, though these welfare costs can be effectively mitigated by shifting monetary policy priorities toward employment or expansionary measures. doi.org/10.1016/j.jimonfin....
September 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM
U.S. tariffs drive domestic inflation up by nearly 10% amid retaliatory scenarios, though these welfare costs can be effectively mitigated by shifting monetary policy priorities toward employment or expansionary measures. doi.org/10.1016/j.jimonfin....
Fed Delivers First Rate Hike in Years With Unanimous Vote - WSJ www.wsj.com/economy/cent...
Fed Delivers First Rate Hike in Years With Unanimous Vote
Most officials penciled in one more increase this year. An energy shock and a surge of AI investment have reshaped the inflation outlook.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Fed Delivers First Rate Hike in Years With Unanimous Vote - WSJ www.wsj.com/economy/cent...
...breaking the "hall of mirrors" phenomenon
It is equally interesting to see how eagerly some market participants await the updated rate "dots," even as momentum builds against the current approach to forward guidance.
All this underscores just how difficult it is to evolve a Fed–market paradigm...
It is equally interesting to see how eagerly some market participants await the updated rate "dots," even as momentum builds against the current approach to forward guidance.
All this underscores just how difficult it is to evolve a Fed–market paradigm...
September 16, 2026 at 11:33 AM
...breaking the "hall of mirrors" phenomenon
It is equally interesting to see how eagerly some market participants await the updated rate "dots," even as momentum builds against the current approach to forward guidance.
All this underscores just how difficult it is to evolve a Fed–market paradigm...
It is equally interesting to see how eagerly some market participants await the updated rate "dots," even as momentum builds against the current approach to forward guidance.
All this underscores just how difficult it is to evolve a Fed–market paradigm...
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.
www.washingtonpost.com
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.
The Fed Raises Interest Rates For the First Time in Three Years www.wsj.com/podcasts/wha...
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September 16, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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Welcome to Fed Decision Day!
It is striking to see the market pricing in a 90% (yes 90%) probability of a rate hike today despite mixed economic data, uneven demand-side indicators, a delicate supply-side balance, a relatively dovish tone from several senior FOMC members, and a Chair intent on ...
It is striking to see the market pricing in a 90% (yes 90%) probability of a rate hike today despite mixed economic data, uneven demand-side indicators, a delicate supply-side balance, a relatively dovish tone from several senior FOMC members, and a Chair intent on ...
September 16, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Welcome to Fed Decision Day!
It is striking to see the market pricing in a 90% (yes 90%) probability of a rate hike today despite mixed economic data, uneven demand-side indicators, a delicate supply-side balance, a relatively dovish tone from several senior FOMC members, and a Chair intent on ...
It is striking to see the market pricing in a 90% (yes 90%) probability of a rate hike today despite mixed economic data, uneven demand-side indicators, a delicate supply-side balance, a relatively dovish tone from several senior FOMC members, and a Chair intent on ...
"Drivers of Turkish inflation" is available at the Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance: doi.org/10.1016/j.qref.2022...
September 16, 2026 at 11:05 AM
"Drivers of Turkish inflation" is available at the Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance: doi.org/10.1016/j.qref.2022...
The Fed Raises Interest Rates For the First Time in Three Years www.wsj.com/podcasts/wha...
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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
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🎶 He's So Vain 🎶
Trump: The Fed is only raising rates for political reasons. It's a raise against Trump
September 16, 2026 at 11:22 PM
🎶 He's So Vain 🎶
Interest rates just went up because of Donald Trump & JD Vance’s mismanagement of our economy. Darline Graham Nordone supports their economic mismanagement 100%. @drannieandrews.com opposes their mismanagement and will help you buy what you need in your life.
September 16, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Interest rates just went up because of Donald Trump & JD Vance’s mismanagement of our economy. Darline Graham Nordone supports their economic mismanagement 100%. @drannieandrews.com opposes their mismanagement and will help you buy what you need in your life.