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Raising rates just before the midterms would further anger President Trump, who criticized the Fed for taking action on Wednesday.
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President Trump criticized the Federal Reserve for its interest rate hike on Wednesday.
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{
    "date": "2026-09-16",
    "action": "criticized the Fed",
    "person": "Donald Trump"
}
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Politics Economics
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 3:12 AM (3 weeks ago)
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September 18, 2026 at 3:12 AM (3 weeks ago)

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The Fed, After Raising Rates, Grapples With What Comes Next
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/business/economy/fed-interest-rates-warsh.html

The Federal Reserve, led by Chairman Kevin M. Warsh, raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, bringing the target range to 3.75 percent to 4 percent. Warsh indicated that further rate increases might be necessary to combat inflation, despite political pressure and economic uncertainties.

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It’s been six months since President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attacked Iran. There are now street protests over fuel costs around the world. But the price of oil is down below $100 again, as it has been for much of the war. In America, we are dealing with higher gas prices and some additional inflation, but given the loud warnings of economic catastrophe we heard in the spring, the economic impact looks relatively modest. As with the tariffs, the war has hurt the economy, but you could also be forgiven for whistling into the fall thinking the panic back in March was a story of the boy who cried wolf.In politics, though, it’s a different story. There, the war has registered quite conspicuously, right from the start, and now hangs like perhaps the most obvious albatross among many around Trump’s neck. Only one-third of the country approves of Trump’s handling of the war, according to recent polling. But even worse is the effect Americans believe it has had on what they say is their most important issue — and what has become Trump’s worst one. Eight in 10 Americans say the war has raised the cost of living.
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/23/opinion/iran-war-midterms-trump-republicans.html

Six months after the Iran war began, its economic impact is modest globally but significant domestically, particularly on fuel costs and inflation. Politically, the war is a major liability for Trump, negatively affecting his approval ratings and the Republican party's midterm election prospects.

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High Gas and Rising Mortgage Rates Trouble Trump as Midterms Near
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/26/business/trump-economy-midterm-elections.html

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, President Trump faces political challenges due to persistently high gas prices and rising mortgage rates, exacerbated by the ongoing war in Iran. Voters are increasingly blaming Trump for their financial woes, despite his claims of a strong economy.

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