US interest rates raised for first time in three years

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The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to increase interest rates to 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75% on Wednesday.

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  • The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to increase interest rates to 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75% on Wednesday.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:02:11 UTC.

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