Macro Finance
US interest rates raised for first time in three years
BBC Business·September 17, 2026·1 min read
US interest rates were hiked for the first time in three years in a unanimous decision, despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut. The move signals a shift in monetary policy as the central bank prioritizes inflation control over political pressure.
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