What to know about US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in 3 years
The unanimous decision comes as prices have remained stubbornly high and despite Trump's demands for lower rates.
What to know about US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in 3 years
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US Fed raises interest rates for first time in three years
The 25 basis-point hike is the first raise in three years and comes before critical midterm elections in the US.
US interest rates raised for first time in three years
Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.
US Fed raises key rate for first time in 3 years
In an attempt to address the persistently high inflation in the world's largest economy, the US Federal Reserve increased interest rates by 25 basis points. The president, on the other hand, said they should be cut.
Fed raises rates for first time since 2023 in unanimous decision
Central bank chair Kevin Warsh defies calls from Donald Trump to lower borrowing costs
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the 1st time since 2023
The consequential move arrives less than two months before the midterm elections.
Live: US policymakers expect Fed to raise rates again this year
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 25 basis points and policymakers expect one more hike before the end of the year.
Mortgage demand from homebuyers drops 19% from a year ago, as interest rates surge abruptly higher
Mortgage rates have surged to the highest level since the start of 2025, causing a major pullback in mortgage demand.
Fed expected to raise rates despite Trump’s calls for a cut
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise borrowing costs for the first time in three years as persistent inflation tests Chair Kevin Warsh’s commitment to price stability.
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