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The Fed just raised interest rates for the first time since 2023. Here's how mortgage interest rates responded.
After hiking interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, policymakers see one more increase in 2026. Officials estimate their target range for the federal-funds rate will be 4.1% at the end of 2026,
Live updates and the latest news on the Trump administration as the Federal Reserve is expected to decide whether to raise interest rates.
The Federal Reserve voted to raise interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday to a range of 3.75%-4% amid persistently high inflation. The decision was unanimous.
Here, we will bring you the latest news on the Fed’s decision, explain what it means, and provide analysis.Markets expect the FOMC to hike its influential interest rate at the close of today’s meeting.
The stock market was higher on Wednesday as investors focused on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. S&P 500 (SP500) +0.3%, the Dow (DJI) +0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite (COMP:IND) +0.5%. The Federal Open Market Committee is widely expected to raise its benchmark rate to 3.
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage point, taking its benchmark federal funds rate to 3.75%-4%. The move is aimed at slowing inflation by making borrowing more expensive and reducing spending.