Federal Reserve hikes key rate to tackle ‘too high’ inflation, defying Trump demands for cut
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The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday (September 16, 2026) 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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The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday (September 16, 2026) 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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