{
  "id": 8337400,
  "title": "Fed Hikes Key Interest Rate for First Time Since 2023",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/fed-hikes-key-interest-rate-for-first-time-since-2023",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-17T17:46:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy/articles/fed-hikes-key-interest-rate-174644822.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve made history by hiking its key interest rate for the first time since 2023, in response to persistent inflation. This decision, a quarter of a percentage point increase to a range between 3.75% and 4.0%, pushes the Fed's interbank lending rate to its highest level since December 2025. The move aims to bring inflation back to the Fed's 2% target, which it has missed for over five years. The inflation surge is attributed to President Trump's tariffs, artificial intelligence infrastructure development, and a recent energy price surge driven by the Iran conflict. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh expressed concerns that the inflationary wave has not shown signs of receding, highlighting the need for the central bank to be confident that underlying inflation will move towards its target quickly and steadily. Despite the economy's growth, Warsh emphasized that the labor market's resilience necessitates a focus on price stability. Investors reacted negatively, with stocks falling sharply and the yield curve flattening. Analysts, while generally pleased with the Fed's decision, noted that multiple rate hikes remain likely this year, contingent on upcoming economic indicators and energy prices.",
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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."
}