Fed rate rise deemed inevitable

Scholar power: 23.8%

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Economics 74%, Business 17%, Political science 9%

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🎓 Ken Caldeira	9%	78	23.8%

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Ken Caldeira

@kencaldeira.com

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...

September 17, 2026 at 6:49 AM

by Richard F. Catalano

15%

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Economics 74%, Business 17%, Political science 9%

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🎓 Richard F. Catalano	-	104	-

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

whatdiddonaldtrumpdotoday.substack.com

September 17, 2026 at 4:21 AM

by Michael Pettis

61%

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Economics 74%, Business 17%, Political science 9%

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🎓 Michael Pettis	72%	8	61.1%

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Michael Pettis

@michaelpettis.bsky.social

2/4
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

by Tim Stephens

2%

Scholar power: 2.5%

Story's scientific field profile

Economics 74%, Business 17%, Political science 9%

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🎓 Tim Stephens	2%	17	2.5%

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Tim Stephens

@proftimstephens.bsky.social

“We are ‘carrying’ almost every country in the World, and that cannot go on any longer." - Trump

Actually other countries are carrying the US thanks to its incredible level of government debt

www.smh.com.au/world/north-...

Fed defies Trump, raises US interest rates for first time in three years

The move was widely expected amid persistently high inflation driven by the Iran war and rising oil prices – but the decision risks enraging the US president, who has demanded rates be lowered.

www.smh.com.au

September 17, 2026 at 1:04 AM

by Justin Wolfers

132%

Scholar power: 132.5%

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Economics 74%, Business 17%, Political science 9%

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🎓 Justin Wolfers	58%	58	132.5%

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0.655

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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…

www.youtube.com

September 17, 2026 at 12:48 AM

by Aaron Sojourner

43%

Scholar power: 43.2%

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Economics 74%, Business 17%, Political science 9%

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🎓 Aaron Sojourner	30%	23	43.2%

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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.

www.cnbc.com

September 16, 2026 at 11:26 PM

by Aaron Sojourner

43%

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Economics 74%, Business 17%, Political science 9%

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🎓 Aaron Sojourner	30%	23	43.2%

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Aaron Sojourner

@aaronsojourner.org

This prediction survived its first contact with reality

Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · May 19

POTUS's relationship to the Fed seems narrative 1st, economy 2nd.

He needs econ scapegoats & Fed is great one. Keeps quiet, soldiers on.

Loudly blaming Fed works to his base & some others.

Will he turn on Warsh if he can't lower rates?

No, just blame others on FOMC & justify their removal.

September 16, 2026 at 11:25 PM

by David Darmofal

48%

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Economics 74%, Business 17%, Political science 9%

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🎓 David Darmofal	49%	11	48.8%

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David Darmofal

@daviddarmofal.bsky.social

🎶 He's So Vain 🎶

FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 11h

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

September 16, 2026 at 11:22 PM

Reposted by David Darmofal

16%

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Economics 74%, Business 17%, Political science 9%

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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

50%

Scholar power: 50.4%

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Economics 74%, Business 17%, Political science 9%

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🎓 Timothy D. McBride	35%	23	50.4%

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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...

www.wsj.com

September 16, 2026 at 10:07 PM

by Timothy D. McBride

50%

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Economics 74%, Business 17%, Political science 9%

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🎓 Timothy D. McBride	35%	23	50.4%

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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

50%

Scholar power: 50.4%

Story's scientific field profile

Economics 74%, Business 17%, Political science 9%

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🎓 Timothy D. McBride	35%	23	50.4%

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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...

missouriindependent.com

September 16, 2026 at 9:44 PM

by Timothy D. McBride

50%

Scholar power: 50.4%

Story's scientific field profile

Economics 74%, Business 17%, Political science 9%

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🎓 Timothy D. McBride	35%	23	50.4%

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

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.

www.wsj.com

September 16, 2026 at 9:43 PM

by Timothy D. McBride

50%

Scholar power: 50.4%

Story's scientific field profile

Economics 74%, Business 17%, Political science 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Timothy D. McBride	35%	23	50.4%

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62.0%

13.5 h

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0.123

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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

35%

Scholar power: 35.3%

Story's scientific field profile

Economics 74%, Business 17%, Political science 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Francesco Saraceno	81%	19	35.3%

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51.0%

14.0 h

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0.072

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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

by Elizabeth Warren Reposted by Juan Cole, Alan Richardson

11%

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Economics 74%, Business 17%, Political science 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Elizabeth Warren	7%	29	11.3%
🎓 Juan Cole	1%	24	0.5%
🎓 Alan Richardson	0%	21	0.0%
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55.0%

16.0 h

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0.116

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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 · 16h

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

7%

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🎓 Thomas Masterson	22%	11	7.3%

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48.0%

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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

75%

Scholar power: 75.9%

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Economics 74%, Business 17%, Political science 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Mohamed A. El‐Erian	64%	15	74.4%
🎓 Steve Peers	3%	27	1.6%
Total			75.9%

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56.0%

16.8 h

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75.9%

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0.191

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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%

Scholar power: 4.3%

Story's scientific field profile

Economics 74%, Business 17%, Political science 9%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Elizabeth Warren	7%	29	3.8%
🎓 Juan Cole	1%	24	0.5%
🎓 Alan Richardson	0%	21	0.0%
Total			4.3%

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58.0%

16.9 h

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4.3%

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0.051

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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