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Fed Raises Interest Rates by 0.25% for First Time Since 2023 (UPDATED)

Sep 16, 2026 · 02:50 PM ET· updated 1h ago
Fed Raises Interest Rates by 0.25% for First Time Since 2023 (UPDATED)

The FOMC hiked interest by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% during its September meeting, marking the first increase since 2023.

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The Federal Reserve just raised borrowing costs for the first time in two years. This means banks will charge more for loans, which affects how much companies and people spend.

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