Macro Finance
Fed raises interest rates for first time since 2023, defying Trump as inflation mounts
NBC Business·September 16, 2026·1 min read
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rates on Wednesday for the first time since 2023, aiming to slow inflation. The move defies President Trump, who had pushed for lower rates. The increase signals a shift in monetary policy amid mounting price pressures.
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