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US Federal Reserve raises interest rates as inflation weighs on economy

Al Jazeera English · 2026-09-16
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The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75 to 4 percent on Wednesday, marking its first rate hike in over three years. The move aims to combat inflation driven by soaring fuel prices during the US-Iran war, arriving ahead of the US midterm elections despite President Donald Trump's demands for lower rates.

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Source: Al Jazeera English · via ahirlevel.hu