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Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates First Time in Years

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in over three years this week.

COVERAGE GAPLEFT SOURCES ONLY

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Sep 12: August 2026 CPI Report

Sep 16: Fed's First Rate Hike in 3 Years

Sep 17: Fed executes hike; Trump demands cuts to 1%

Sep 19: Fed confirms quarter-point rate increase this week

WHAT'S CONFIRMED

▸The Fed raised rates by a quarter percentage point. — NPR Economy, CNBC
▸The rate hike is the first in more than three years. — NPR Economy, Marketplace
▸The Fed is attempting to curb stubborn inflation rekindled by the war with Iran. — NPR Economy, Marketplace

NOT REPORTED ELSEWHERE

▸The 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest point since 2007 on Wednesday following the rate hike. — Marketplace
▸Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's three words about rate hikes have Wall Street questioning how far increases will go. — CNBC
▸The decision has broader political and economic implications with affordability top of mind for voters ahead of midterms. — NPR Economy

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