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.
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 ...
1 of 2
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 ...
1 of 2
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Fed Raises Interest Rates
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September 17, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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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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September 17, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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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.
Trump Blasts Warsh’s Fed For Raising Interest Rates
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September 17, 2026 at 5:13 AM
Trump Blasts Warsh’s Fed For Raising Interest Rates
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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.
by Tim Stephens
“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
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Actually other countries are carrying the US thanks to its incredible level of government debt
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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.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:04 AM
“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
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Actually other countries are carrying the US thanks to its incredible level of government debt
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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...
🎶 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 🎶
Reposted by David Darmofal
Trump: The Fed is only raising rates for political reasons. It's a raise against Trump
September 16, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Trump: The Fed is only raising rates for political reasons. It's a raise against Trump
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September 16, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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September 16, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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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
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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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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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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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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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