US Fed raises interest rates for first time in three years

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 before critical midterm elections in the US.

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  • The 25 basis-point hike is the first raise in three years and comes before 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. 'Inflation too high for too long': US Fed hikes interest rates for first time since 2023

  2. US Fed raises interest rates for first time in three years

  3. Federal Reserve hikes key rate for first time in three years, defying Trump demands for cut

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