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US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates for the first time in three years

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

The US central bank raised its benchmark rate by .25 percent, with new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh defying President Donald Trump's desire for lower rates.

Consumer banks and bond markets react.

Key facts

  • The US central bank raised its benchmark rate by .25 percent, with new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh defying President Donald Trump's desire for lower rates.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:08:23 UTC.

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  1. US Federal Reserve defies Trump with interest rate hike

  2. US interest rates raised for first time in three years

  3. Bank of England expected to keep interest rates unchanged despite rising inflation

  4. Federal Reserve hikes key rate to tackle ‘too high’ inflation, defying Trump demands for cut

  5. US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates for the first time in three years

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