{
  "id": 7846681,
  "title": "Fed hikes rates, sees more tightening in search of 'timelier' drop in inflation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/fed-hikes-rates-sees-more-tightening-in-search-of-timelier-drop-in-7846681",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-16T18:32:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439801/fed-hikes-rates-sees-more-tightening-in-search-of-timelier-drop-in-inflation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Reserve recently raised interest rates and signaled additional increases ahead, with the new US central bank chief, Kevin Warsh, endorsing the unanimous decision. This move acknowledges the Trump administration's struggle to curb inflation caused by Trump's global import tariffs, an energy shock after the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, and the impact of the artificial intelligence boom on capital spending. The Fed increased its benchmark overnight interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to the 3.75%-4.00% range, with 16 of the 18 policymakers projecting at least one more quarter-point hike by year-end, while only two foresee stable rates. Warsh did not submit his own rate projection. This policy shift marks the first under the new Fed chief, who previously expected to cut rates. The Fed's policy statement and economic projections now anticipate a tighter monetary policy through next year, with the policy rate potentially reaching 4.00%-4.25% by year-end and remaining at that level until 2027. Warsh stated that today's action will help return to the Committee's 2% inflation goal. The decision comes as the Fed drops previous references to \"supply shocks,\" particularly in the energy sector, indicating that price pressures are too broad for comfort. Warsh is set to hold a press conference to explain the decision, with economic growth projected at 2.3% for the year, unemployment at 4.1%, and inflation expected to reach 3.7% by year-end, taking the 2% target to 2029. The rate hike was anticipated, but investors will closely watch Warsh for further clues about potential additional rate increases.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday and flagged further increases in borrowing costs in coming months, with new US central bank chief Kevin Warsh joining a unanimous decision that effectively acknowledges the Trump administration’s inability so far to control inflation. While President Donald Trump had promised to lower prices on his watch, the combined impact of…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/u-s-interest-rates-hiked-after-trump-urged-lower-borrowing-costs",
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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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