Category: Interest rates

Fed Raises Benchmark Rate to 3.75%-4% as Markets Anticipate Further Hikes

The Federal Open Market Committee lifted the federal‑funds target range by a quarter‑point to 3.75%‑4% in September, ending a nine‑month pause and marking the first increase since July 2023. Governor Christopher Waller highlighted persistent price pressures, slipping consumer…

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