18/09/2026
The Fed lifted rates by 0.25% to 3.75%–4.00%, its first hike since July 2023, as inflation pressures prove stubborn and energy prices complicate the disinflation story. Updated projections suggest policy may stay restrictive for longer than many investors expected.
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