US Fed raises interest rates as inflation weighs on economy

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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The 25 basis-point hike is the first raise in three years and comes ahead of critical midterm elections in the US.

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  • The 25 basis-point hike is the first raise in three years and comes ahead of critical midterm elections in the US.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:03:51 UTC.

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  1. US Federal Reserve hikes interest rate to 3.75-4% range; first time since 2023

  2. US Fed raises interest rates as inflation weighs on economy

  3. Fed approves interest rate hike, signals one more to come this year

  4. 10-year Treasury yield climbs back to 5% after Fed hikes rates, Warsh highlights inflation risks

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US Federal Reserve hikes interest rate to 3.75-4% range; first time since 2023

The US Federal Reserve's hike decision comes on the back of persistent inflation and a broader increase in global borrowing costs. Inflation has remained stubbornly elevated, while borrowing costs around the world have moved higher.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India