Fed hikes rates, inflation persists
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The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage point, its first increase since 2023, the Fed said, citing persistent inflation and prompting mixed Asian-market reactions.
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...
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Fed Raises Interest Rates
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September 17, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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The Bank of England is the exception this time around:
In a 6–3 vote by its Monetary Policy Committee, the Bank held interest rates steady at 3.75%.
With the Bank of Japan expected to hike tomorrow, and both the ...
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In a 6–3 vote by its Monetary Policy Committee, the Bank held interest rates steady at 3.75%.
With the Bank of Japan expected to hike tomorrow, and both the ...
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September 17, 2026 at 11:14 AM
The Bank of England is the exception this time around:
In a 6–3 vote by its Monetary Policy Committee, the Bank held interest rates steady at 3.75%.
With the Bank of Japan expected to hike tomorrow, and both the ...
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In a 6–3 vote by its Monetary Policy Committee, the Bank held interest rates steady at 3.75%.
With the Bank of Japan expected to hike tomorrow, and both the ...
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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).
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The Fed Raised Rates. What Comes Next?
Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, on Wednesday left open-ended how much more interest rates may have to rise to tame inflation.
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September 17, 2026 at 10:54 AM
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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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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.
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September 17, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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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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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 Andrew Watt
You don't need to be an inflation nutter to conclude that, despite his complaints, Trump has been very favourably treated by the Fed. It is arguably considerably behind the curve, particularly in view of the still very expansionary fiscal stance, with no sign of a correction.
The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge. Above target for 65 consecutive months.
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September 17, 2026 at 6:58 AM
You don't need to be an inflation nutter to conclude that, despite his complaints, Trump has been very favourably treated by the Fed. It is arguably considerably behind the curve, particularly in view of the still very expansionary fiscal stance, with no sign of a correction.
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
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The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge. Above target for 65 consecutive months.
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September 16, 2026 at 2:52 PM
The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge. Above target for 65 consecutive months.
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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 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.
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
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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
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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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🎶 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 🎶
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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
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