Fed hikes interest rates by quarter-point

Trump’s Threats to Stop Trade Couldn’t Keep the Fed from Hiking Interest Rates

The Federal Reserve opted to raise interest rates by one-quarter of a percent, or 25 basis points, in a unanimous...

Why the Fed Should Not Be Hiking Interest Rates

New Fed chair bucks Trump, hikes interest rate as inflation fears persist

The Federal Reserve has raised the interest rate as fears of inflation persist despite economic optimism from President Donald Trump.On Wednesday, the Fed voted unanimously to increase interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, the first rate-hike since 2023.'We should have the LOWEST RATE of any country in the World.'"Economic activity is…

Trump responds to his new Fed chairman Kevin Warsh hiking interest rates — after prez pushed for reduction

Trump stopped short of specifically calling out Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, whom the president tapped in January to succeed Jerome Powell.

‘Inflation is too high and has been for too long,’ says Kevin Warsh as Fed announces rate hikes – as it happened

This live blog is now closed.US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023Kay Haigh, global head and CIO of Fixed Income and Liquidity Solutions at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, has this analysis of today’s decision:The Fed has signalled it does not at this stage envisage an aggressive tightening cycle. Most FOMC members see a…

In an effort to tamp down inflation, the Fed raises interest rates

As the Iran war pushes up the price of fuel and food, experts say Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh had little choice but to raise interest rates for the first time in three years.