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Federal Reserve FOMC interest rate hike decision September 2026
Business · Kevin Warsh

Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates by 0.25 Percentage Point to 3.75%–4%

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on September 16, 2026, lifting the target range to 3.75% to 4% ...

Sep 17, 2026 1 min read
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks at FOMC press conference September 16 2026 interest rate decision
Business · Kevin Warsh

Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 3.75%–4% on September 16, 2026 — the first hike since 2...

Sep 17, 2026 1 min read
President Trump says he still has confidence in Fed Chair Kevin Warsh after interest rate hike 2026
Business · Kevin Warsh

Trump Says He Still Has Confidence in Fed Chair Warsh After Rate Hike

President Trump said he still has confidence in Fed Chair Kevin Warsh after the rate hike, but described the Federal Open Market Committe...

Sep 17, 2026 1 min read
President Trump demands interest rates of 1 percent or less on Truth Social after Fed rate hike September 2026
Business · Kevin Warsh

Trump Demands Interest Rates of 1% or Less After Fed Hike, Posts on Truth Social

President Trump demanded interest rates of 1% or less on Truth Social hours after the Federal Reserve raised rates, arguing the U.S. has ...

Sep 17, 2026 1 min read
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh leads first rate hike in three years September 2026 FOMC decision
Business · Kevin Warsh

Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Three Years Under Chair Kevin Warsh

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday, the first hike in three years and the first under Chair Kevin ...

Sep 17, 2026 1 min read
Federal Reserve and U.S. economy focus as central bank expected to raise interest rates despite presidential pressure
Business · Kevin Warsh

Federal Reserve Expected to Raise Rates This Week, Defying Trump Pressure

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates this week for the first time in three years, defying President Trump's demands fo...

Sep 16, 2026 2 min read