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  "id": 7841565,
  "title": "Markets steady after Fed raises rates, points to another hike this year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/markets-steady-after-fed-raises-rates-points-to-another-hike-this-year",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-16T18:18:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/markets-steady-after-fed-raises-rates-points-to-another-hike-this-year-4904273"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Reserve increased interest rates on Wednesday and hinted at additional hikes this year, as per a unanimous decision by the central bank's policymakers. The new Fed chief, Kevin Warsh, joined the unanimous vote, indicating the Trump administration's struggle to curb inflation. Economic projections suggested 16 out of 18 policymakers foresee at least one more quarter-point increase by year-end, while only two expected stable rates. Warsh, who assumed office in late May, did not provide his own rate projection. This marked the first monetary policy adjustment under his tenure, signaling a shift towards tighter monetary policy. U.S. stocks generally rose after the announcement, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gaining 0.4% and 0.8%, respectively. Bond yields, particularly those of U.S. Treasury securities, remained relatively stable, with shorter-duration yields dipping slightly. The U.S. dollar index also increased by 0.2% to 99.89. Analysts noted that the Fed's decision underscored its commitment to tackling inflation, despite labor market conditions remaining relatively stable. Some economists compared the Fed's move to policy shifts in 1994 and 1997, suggesting that another rate hike this year might be premature.",
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        "outlet": "Fortune",
        "title": "The Fed unanimously agrees to hike interest rates for the first time since 2023, despite Trump’s call for the ‘lowest rates’ in the world",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/the-fed-unanimously-agrees-to-hike-interest-rates-for-the-first-time",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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