U.S. Federal Reserve raises interest rates to 3.75-4% range
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Federal Reserve (Kevin Warsh)
Washington, D.C., USA
September 16, 2026
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The Federal Open Market Committee unanimously raised the benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 3.75% to 4%. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh cited the need to address inflation, which remains above the 2% target, and noted the strength of the U.S. economy. President Donald Trump criticized the move, calling for lower interest rates.
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US Federal Reserve raises interest rates to 3.75-4.00%
The Fed raised the key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points. The new target range is 3.75 to 4.00 percent. The decision is supported by strong labor market data and persistent inflation.