Did the Fed raise interest rates? Yes. The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage point on September 16, 2026, moving the target range from 3.50%-3.75% to 3.75%-4.00%. The unanimous decision marked the first Fed rate increase since July 2023 and came as inflation remained above the central bank’s 2% goal. … Read more
What time does Fed announce rate decision? The Federal Reserve is scheduled to release its latest interest-rate decision at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, followed by the Federal Reserve chair’s press conference at 2:30 p.m. ET. The decision comes at the conclusion of the Federal Open Market Committee’s two-day meeting, held … Read more
The Kevin Warsh Fed confirmation hearing delivered one of the most intense Federal Reserve nomination showdowns in recent years, with lawmakers pressing the nominee on independence, financial ties, and future monetary policy direction. Held before the Senate Banking Committee, the hearing quickly turned contentious as senators from both parties raised concerns about political influence, financial … Read more
Federal Reserve interest rate cuts took center stage on December 10, 2025, when the Federal Open Market Committee lowered the federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75%. This marked the third rate reduction of the year and signaled a continued shift toward easing monetary policy as the economy shows signs of slowing. … Read more