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The Federal Reserve raised rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday to a range of 3.75 percent to 4 percent.
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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 3.75% to 4% on September 16, 2026.
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{
    "date": "2026-09-16",
    "event": "Federal Reserve meeting",
    "statistic": "rate increase of 0.25 percentage point",
    "organization": "Federal Reserve",
    "new_rate_range": "3.75 percent to 4 percent"
}
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Economics Monetary Policy
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September 18, 2026 at 4:01 AM (3 weeks ago)
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September 18, 2026 at 4:01 AM (3 weeks ago)

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Takeaways From the Fed’s Decision to Raise Interest Rates
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/16/business/economy/fed-meeting-interest-rates-warsh-takeaways.html

The Federal Reserve, led by Chairman Kevin M. Warsh, raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point to combat persistent inflation. This unanimous decision signals the Fed's commitment to stabilizing prices, despite political pressure.

Federal Reserve Interest Rates Inflation Monetary Policy Economy Kevin M. Warsh

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