Federal Reserve raises rates despite Trump pressure for cuts

The Federal Reserve raised benchmark interest rates by 25 basis points on September 16, its first increase under Chair Kevin Warsh, despite direct pressure from President Trump to lower rates. Rising mortgage costs persist even as Trump demands rate reductions.

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Fed expected to raise rates as Warsh faces Trump pressure

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The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, Sept. 16, after holding rates steady and marking the first increase under Chair Kevin Warsh. Futures markets placed the probability of a hike above 90% on Sept. 14 and 15, while economists generally expected the target range to rise from 3.5%-3.75% to 3.75%-4% [cnbc.com#1][seattletimes.com#

Fed expected to raise rates as Warsh faces pressure from Trump

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The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point at its September 15-16 meeting, the first increase under Chair Kevin Warsh, lifting the target range to 3.75%-4.00%. Futures markets put the probability of a hike above 90% after August inflation data came in hotter than expected and oil prices rose above $100 a barrel [marketplace.org#1][cnbc

Fed expected to raise rates despite President Trump’s demands

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The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday, Sept. 16, its first increase since July 2023. The move would lift the federal funds target range from 3.50%-3.75% to 3.75%-4%, as policymakers respond to inflation that remained at 3.4% year over year in August, well above the Fed’s 2% target [abcnews.com#1][pbs.org#1][euronews.c

Will Be 'Extremely Difficult' For The FOMC To Not Raise Rates Says Richards

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Bond traders are pricing in a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike Wednesday with a level of conviction that has proven right for decades. Interest-rate swaps tied to Fed meeting dates show traders see more than a 90% chance that Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh and his colleagues will lift the benchmark policy rate by a quarter point from the current 3.5%-3.75% range. That equates to roughly 23 basis point

Federal Reserve Expected to Raise Interest Rates

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The Federal Reserve is expected to hike interest rates on Wednesday for the first time since 2023. Bond traders have piled into bearish positions ahead of the Fed meeting. Bloomberg's Ven Ram breaks down the situation. (Source: Bloomberg)

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🚨 The Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points on September 16, the first hike in over three years. The increase would bring the federal funds target range to 3.75% to 4.00%. #FederalReserve #InterestRates #Economy

Fed meeting live updates: Anticipation builds with Fed expected to hike interest rates for first time in 3 years

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The Federal Reserve announces its rate decision at 2 p.m. Eastern today. Markets are pricing a 92.5% chance of a quarter-point hike, the first since 2023, as inflation sits near 3.7% and energy costs stay elevated from the Iran conflict. finance.yahoo.com/economy/poli... The Federal Reserve's September policy meeting kicks off on Tuesday, and markets overwhelmingly expect the Fed to raise interest

Federal Reserve Poised to Raise Interest Rates: What to Know

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With inflation and consumer prices on the rise, Wednesday’s meeting of the Federal Reserve is being closely watched to see what the board will signal about interest rates, now and into the future. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY to break down how the Fed is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023 and for the first time under newly minted chairman Kevin Warsh.

Fed Expected to Hike Rates for First Time Since 2023

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The Federal Reserve is expected to hike interest rates for the first time in three years on Wednesday. Investors on Tuesday saw a greater than 90% chance of a quarter-point move this week and priced in another hike by the end of the year. Michael McKee has a preview. (Source: Bloomberg)

Live: Fed rate hike expected as inflation worries push up bond yields

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The Federal Reserve is expected to hike interest rates for the first time since 2023, a decision driven by stubbornly high inflation and a global rise in borrowing costs. Follow our live updates ⬇️ reut.rs/4xy75e3 The Federal Reserve is expected to hike interest rates for the first time since 2023, a decision driven by stubbornly high inflation and a global rise in borrowing costs that will height

Federal Reserve expected to announce interest rate increase – live

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Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump’s pick for Fed chair, expected to raise rates despite intense pressure from president Good afternoon. The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023 amid persistently high inflation. It is anticipated to raise interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point (25 basis points), bringing the benchmark federal funds rate to a

Fed Raises Rates as Warsh Bucks Trump to Contain Inflation

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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point and penciled in an additional hike later this year, steps aimed at containing inflation that will test Chairman Kevin Warsh’s relationship with President Donald Trump.

Live Updates: Fed Faces a Credibility Test on Interest Rates

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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. Full coverage: www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09... #EconSky

Fed hikes interest rates by quarter-point

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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates Wednesday for the first time in several years in the face of stubborn inflation. The central bank's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, voted unanimously to increase the federal funds rate to a range of 3.75 percent to 4 percent. It marks the first time the...

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates for the first time in 3 years

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The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates today for the first time in more than three years. www.npr.org/2026/09/16/n... The Fed is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate to combat stubborn inflation. That could make it more expensive to borrow money to buy a car or carry a balance on a credit card.

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, by a quarter of a percentage point, and suggested more increases could follow. - NYT. https://www. nytimes.com/live/2026/09/16/

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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, by a quarter of a percentage point, and suggested more increases could follow. - NYT. https://www. nytimes.com/live/2026/09/16/bu siness/fed-meeting-warsh-interest-rates/federal-reserve-interest-rates-warsh

Fed hikes interest rates for first time in three years in unanimous decision

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News Break 2pm : Federal Reserves hike Interest Rates by a unanimous decision, because of Trump's ridiculously Higher and Higher Inflation and Gas/Diesel Prices.😗 News Break 2 (in case you didn't read my other post below) - Maga are Fcking Cats and Dogs.🤮 finance.yahoo.com/economy/poli... Wall Street was overwhelmingly expecting the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates for the first time in m

Federal Reserve Hikes Rates to 3.75%-4%, First Increase Since 2023 | the deep dive

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Federal Reserve Hikes Rates to 3.75%-4%, First Increase Since 2023 Inflation stoked by the war with Iran has pushed the Federal Reserve back into tightening mode, and on Wednesday the central bank lifted its benchmark lending rate by a quarter point. It was the first such increase in more than three years. The move carried the overnight funds rate to a target range of 3.75% [ ]

Fed Unanimously Raises Rates by a Quarter Point

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The Federal Reserve voted unanimously to raise interest rates by a quarter percentage point and penciled in an additional hike later this year, steps aimed at containing inflation that will test Chairman Kevin Warsh’s relationship with President Donald Trump. The benchmark federal funds rate is now in a range of 3.75% to 4%. Bloomberg's Michael McKee reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

US Federal Reserve votes to hike rates for the first time since 2023

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US Federal Reserve votes to hike rates for the first time since 2023 The move comes after Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as Fed chair and said the US should have the lowest rates in the world. www.theguardian.com/business/202... Move comes after Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as Fed chair and said US should have lowest rates in the world

Fed votes to raise interest rates by 0.25 percentage points

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The Federal Reserve voted unanimously Wednesday to raise interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in the first hike since July 2023. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports and Jim Baird, CFO for Plante Moran Financial Advisors, joins with analysis.

US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time in 3 years, risking Trump’s ire

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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, its first hike in three years as the central bank battles high inflation with a move sure to anger US President Donald Trump. The Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to raise rates to between 3.75 per cent and 4.00 per cent, citing “elevated” inflation. It added that the rate hike would sup

Watch live: Warsh speaks after Fed hikes interest rates

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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is set to give remarks Wednesday afternoon after the central bank opted to raise interest rates by 0.25 percent to tame inflation amid the Iran war. The Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to increase the rate to a range of 3.75 percent to 4 percent. The move marks the...

House recesses early; Federal Reserve board set to announce interest rates — Civitas

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House leaders concluded their session early; the Fed raised rates by a quarter point, affecting mortgage and auto loan costs. https://civitas-research.org/issue/i38753532 Lawmakers in the House are concluding their legislative session ahead of upcoming elections, which influences their ability to address certain issues. The Federal Reserve announced a quarter-point inc

Wall Street gyrates higher after Fed hikes interest rate to battle inflation

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Wall Street gyrates higher after Fed hikes interest rate to battle inflation #stocks - www.reuters.com/business/wal... Wall Street fluctuated higher on Wednesday after the U.S. ‌Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate for the first time in over three years to fight stubbornly high inflation stemming from spiking ...

Fed hikes rates and signals more to come this year, defying Trump

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The Fed unanimously voted Wed to raise interest rates for the first time in three years and signaled it might hike again this year, a move that will test the delicate relationship between Trump and Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, who said "Inflation remains elevated." www.politico.com/news/2026/09... Central bankers are increasingly worried that inflation — worsened by soaring oil prices and an AI investm

Warsh Gets a Credibility Boost

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The Fed unanimously raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Jonathan Levin explains why this boosts Chair Kevin Warsh’s credibility. (Source: Bloomberg)

Gulf central banks raise rates after Fed hike

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Central banks across the Gulf raised key interest rates by 25 basis points after the U.S. Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark range to 3.75%-4% on Wednesday, its first increase in more than three years. Saudi Arabia raised its repo rate to 4.50% and its reverse repo rate to 4.00%. The United Arab Emirates raised its overnight deposit facility rate to 3.90%, while Qatar lifted its deposit, repo an

Fed Raises Rates as Warsh Bucks Trump to Contain Inflation: Fed Special

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Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz discuss remarks from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh after the Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time since 2023. The FOMC voted unanimously to raise rates by 25 basis points and the dot plot showed many Fed officials signaling support for further hikes. The move to hike rates goes in the face of prolonged pressure from President Trump to lo

US Fed raises rates as Trump demands cuts

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The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday to a target range of 3.75% to 4%, the first increase since July 2023. The Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously, saying inflation remained elevated and the increase would support a faster return to its 2% target [scmp.com#1][dw.com#1][aljazeera.com#2][euronews.com#1]. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said infl

Trump demands lower interest rates after Fed decision

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NEW: President Trump responded to the Federal Reserve raising interest rates for the first time in three years by saying they should be lowered — "AND FAST!" Trump didn't insult Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, though he often insulted his predecessor, Jerome Powell.

Bloomberg Surveillance: The Fed Decides 9/16/2026

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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point and plans an additional hike later this year to contain inflation. Jon Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Tom Keene host a special edition of "Bloomberg Surveillance" covering the latest news from the Federal Reserve. (Source: Bloomberg)

Warsh says Fed cares 'very much' about AI developments

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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday the central bank is keeping tabs on rapidly developing artificial intelligence (AI) models. “We care very much about what's happening in artificial intelligence,” Warsh told reporters, after the Federal Open Market Committee raised interest rates by a quarter point. The Fed chair noted he is interested in how...

Trump Calls Fed Rate Hike 'Unfortunate,' Demands a Cut

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President Donald Trump says the Fed was wrong to raise interest rates by a quarter percentage point. In a Truth Social post, Trump said that US rates “should be 1%, or less." Chris Phelan, White House Council of Economic Advisers chairman, agrees and says anyway you measure it - inflation is coming down. He is on "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)

Fed raises interest rates for first time in 3 years, battling persistent inflation

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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 the war in Iran drags on. The central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee voted 12-0 to increase its benchmark interest rate by a […]

Businessweek Daily: The Fed Raises Rates (Podcast)

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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point and penciled in an additional hike later this year, steps aimed at containing inflation that will test Chairman Kevin Warsh’s relationship with President Donald Trump. Following the US central bank’s first rate increase since July 2023, Warsh restated his concerns over inflation, saying too many categories of products and serv

Trump lashes out at Fed after Warsh backs rate hike; says rates should be '1% or less'

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Trump lashes out at Fed after Warsh backs rate hike; says rates should be '1% or less' - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-lashes-out-federal-reserve-rate-hike-kevin-warsh-6390466 WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Sep 16) levelled his most pointed — though still indirect — criticism yet at his hand-picked Federal Reserve chief, fuming on social media over the central ba

Fed to Pressure Asian FX With Yen in Focus, Strategists Say

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🏦 #Fed "The US Federal Reserve’s first interest-rate increase since 2023 and its signal of an additional hike later this year turn the spotlight on other central banks, including the Bank of Japan, set to review monetary policies."

Trump Calls for Lower US Rates After Fed's Warsh Delivers Hike

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Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from Brussels, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins. Global bond yields retreated Thursday, as the Federal Reserve’s rate hike and vow to tame inflation calmed a

The Fed Raised Rates. What Comes Next?

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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.

Fed raises rates as Warsh signals further hikes

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The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest-rate target by a quarter percentage point on Sept. 16, to 3.75%-4.00% from 3.50%-3.75%, marking its first increase since July 2023. All 12 voting members of the Federal Open Market Committee backed the decision, citing inflation above the Fed’s 2% goal, a strengthening economy and renewed energy-price pressure linked to fighting involving Iran [npr

Warsh Bringing Things Back to ‘Good, Normal Space,’ Sonal Desai Says

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Sonal Desai, fixed income CIO at Franklin Templeton, discusses what Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh accomplished as the central bank raised interest rates for the first time in three years. "What I saw was just somebody who seems to be trying to bring us back to what I would consider a good, normal space," she tells “Bloomberg Surveillance.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Treasuries Gain as Confidence in Warsh Grows, Trump Threatens EU Tariffs

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US equity futures and Treasuries advance a day after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates boosting confidence in Chair Kevin Warsh's commitment to fight inflation. President Trump threatens he will put very serious tariffs on the EU if he thinks its push for closer ties with Canada is harmful to the US. Jane Foley of Rabobank joins "Bloomberg Brief" to discuss the market reaction to the Fed's

🟢 @thedavidpakmanshow DT erupts as Fed raises rates and tx Senate race stuns DT criticized the Federal Reserve after Chairman Kevin Warsh raised interest rates to counter inflation rather than cuttin

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🟢 @thedavidpakmanshow DT erupts as Fed raises rates and tx Senate race stuns DT criticized the Federal Reserve after Chairman Kevin Warsh raised interest rates to counter inflation rather than cutting them as DT demanded. Meanwhile, recent polling and betting markets show DEM James Talarico leading REP Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race. https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=TbCuwKijRGc

The Fed hikes rates! But the real story is that they likely aren't done

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While Fed raised rates by 1/4 point, they also mentioned higher inflation and higher output for the future, which likely means more rate hikes to come. That's what spooked Wall Street, as well as many companies, and a US govt strung out on debt. jakehasablog.blogspot.com/2026/09/rate... #EconSky The Federal Reserve made it official yesterday - we are back in tightening mode. The Federal Reserve ra

Trump’s Secret Call Stuns White House Goons

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Trump’s Secret Call Stuns White House Goons (+ video) Trump spent months publicly bashing then-Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell for refusing to slash interest rates. So when Kevin Warsh, raised them for the first time in three years on Wednesday, many expected a bloodbath. tinyurl.com/j6PbZy The president’s advisers only heard about a very consequential phone call when he told reporters about i

Kevin Warsh just defied Donald Trump. Now what? | CNN Business

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Trump can’t help but inject himself everywhere. The truth is, what Warsh did by raising rates gave momentary hope that the Fed was still independent. Now that Trump has said he talked with and green-lighted the vote with Warsh, the Fed’s independence is in question. 47, just zip it 🤐 please. The Federal Reserve’s first rate hike in three years has ushered in a new twist to the already unusual rel

Donald Trump wanted lower rates. His own Fed chairman, Kevin Warsh, voted with the full committee to raise the target range to 3.75%–4.00% on September 16, 2026. https:// youtu.be/PuyhmhRJ4tI # Trump

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Donald Trump wanted lower rates. His own Fed chairman, Kevin Warsh, voted with the full committee to raise the target range to 3.75%–4.00% on September 16, 2026. https:// youtu.be/PuyhmhRJ4tI # Trump # Fed # Economy Follow and subscribe for the paper trail.

US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates by 25 basis points amid persistent inflation concerns

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US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates by 25 basis points amid persistent inflation concerns https://marthio.com/a/us-federal-reserve-hikes-interest-rates-by-25-basis-points-amid-persis #CentralBanks #FederalFundsRate #InterestRates #FederalReserve The US Federal Reserve increased its benchmark federal funds rate by a quarter percentage point, defying calls from President Trump to cut costs. Poli

Kevin Warsh may be the adult in the room. But can he calm the US economy?

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Fed chair presided over unanimous decision to raise interest rates despite intense campaign from White House In the end, Kevin Warsh’s Federal Reserve acquitted itself well. For all the uncertainty he had sparked at the previous meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, when he refused to provide any indication of what he was prepared to do to tame stubborn inflation, the chair on Wednesday pr

Diesel Prices Keep Pressure on Fed and Markets

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The Federal Reserve unanimously raised its benchmark rate by a quarter point as policymakers confront inflation that remains above target and uncertainty tied to geopolitical developments. Merrill and Bank of America Head of CIO Market Strategy Joe Quinlan tells Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that elevated diesel prices are a particular concern for businesses and cou

Fed’s Next Rate Move Has Traders Staring at a Coin Toss

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Fed’s Next Rate Move Has Traders Staring at a Coin Toss The Federal Reserve waited 1,148 days to raise interest rates again, and speculators are already betting it won’t stop at one. Polymarket, Kalshi, and CME futures now lean toward another quarter-point hike at the Oct. 28 meeting… #crypto #news The Federal Reserve waited 1,148 days to raise interest rates again, and speculators are already bet

Higher interest rates pressure Portuguese mortgage holders and indebted companies

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Higher interest rates are expected to trigger a new wave of mortgage renegotiations in Portugal, while tighter Banco de Portugal debt-service rules are likely to slow new home lending. Euribor rates have reached their 2024 high, increasing repayment pressure on existing borrowers and encouraging them to seek revised contractual terms, according to Jornal de Negócios [jornaldenegocios.pt#1]. Compan

Fed officials warn inflation fight may require higher rates

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Federal Reserve officials Austan Goolsbee and Alberto Musalem said the central bank may need to raise interest rates further to bring inflation back to its 2% target, warning that the effort could weaken employment and economic activity. Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said persistent supply shocks, including higher oil prices linked to the Iran war and tariffs, have ma

Fed officials signal further rate hikes to curb inflation

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Federal Reserve officials are signaling that interest rates may need to rise further to contain inflation. Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said persistent supply shocks—including higher oil prices linked to the Iran war and tariffs—have kept inflation elevated. He said the central bank may need to reduce consumer and business demand to match constrained supply, e

Bessent says he has 'great confidence' in Warsh after Fed raises rates

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday he has “great confidence” in Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, after the central bank raised interest rates by a quarter point against the wishes of President Trump. “I have great confidence in Chair Warsh,” Bessent told host Joe Kernen on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” “More importantly, the president has great...

Fed rate hike reflects new world of sticky inflation, faster growth

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President Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on the Federal Reserve after it hiked its benchmark interest rate Wednesday, but the Fed matters less than broader economic trends when it comes to longer-term borrowing costs, economists say. President Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on the Federal Reserve after it hiked its benchmark interest rate Wednesday, but the Fed matters less than broade

Fed's Barr says future interest rate hikes 'likely' needed to tame inflation

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Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said Wednesday the central bank will “likely” raise interest rates again to counter persistent inflation, after it did so last week for the first time in three-plus years. Barr, a member of the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), said the unanimous decision to raise the benchmark interest rate by...

US mortgage rates top 7% for first time in 20 months

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Increase comes after Fed decision to raise interest rates, as Americans struggle with high prices and stagnant wages US mortgage rates surpassed 7% for the first time since January 2025, according to federal lender Freddie Mac, aggravating a housing market that has endured years of high interest rates and low supply. The increase comes after the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates , which dire

U.S. mortgage rates top 7% as Trump faces midterms

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Average U.S. mortgage rates climbed above 7% during the week of Sept. 26, adding pressure to a housing market already struggling with affordability [seattletimes.com#1][npr.org#1]. President Trump promoted the economy's strength on the global stage as Americans faced higher costs for fuel and groceries ahead of the midterm elections [nytimes.com#1][npr.org#1]. NPR said turbulence in government bon

Inflation Keeps Pressure on the Fed

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Renaissance Macro Research economist Neil Dutta tells Bloomberg This Weekend that the US labor market has stabilized while persistent inflation could force the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates at a faster pace than investors currently expect. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Dutta says rising food and energy costs risk pushing inflation expectations higher and argues in

Here’s what a Fed rate hike means for your mortgage, car loan and credit cards

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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023 as it tries to bring persistent inflation under control. Mortgage rates have already climbed to an average 6.76%, while credit cards, adjustable-rate mortgages and some auto loans will also become more expensive. The Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time in more than three years. Here’s what that means for you.

Gold Declines as Hormuz Impasse Keeps Rate-Hike Bets Elevated

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Gold dropped — following a weekly decline — as an impasse over the Strait of Hormuz kept energy costs elevated and maintained pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates further to combat sticky inflation.

Why mortgage rates are rising even as Trump demands lower interest rates

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Does data center construction hurt home buyers? "...big tech firms are borrowing huge amounts of cash to plow into data center construction...higher interest rates..." Does every politician who supports data centers hurt Americans who wish to buy a home? www.latimes.com/business/sto... President Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on the Federal Reserve after it hiked its benchmark interest rate