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The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday for the first time since July 2023.
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Who
Federal Reserve
What
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday for the first time since July 2023.
When
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:26:31 GMT · 2h 32m ago
Where
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Why
The Federal Reserve conducts monetary policy by setting the interest rate banks charge each other to borrow money overnight.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The rate hike is expected to impact credit card rates and other borrowing costs across the country.
Story chain
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- Currently Reading2h 32m agoThe Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday for the first time since July 2023.
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Verified Sources & Citations
- HIGHFox Businesshttps://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/stubborn-inflation-sets-stage-federal-reserve-hike-interest-rates
- HIGHThe Economic Timeshttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/us-stocks/news/decision-day-guide-fed-seen-hiking-interest-rates-in-defiance-of-trump/articleshow/134277339.cms
- HIGHThe Independent Florida Alligatorhttps://www.alligator.org/article/2026/09/the-fed-might-raise-interest-rates-wednesday-how-could-it-hit-gainesville
- HIGHMalay Mailhttps://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2026/09/16/asian-stocks-struggle-as-markets-await-fed-rate-decision-amid-inflation-concerns/235390