Fed. Reserve raises interest rates for first time in 3 years amid inflation, despite Trump’s call for lower rates
The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates for the first time in three years, a move aimed at countering high inflation.

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates Wednesday for the first time in more than three years as renewed inflation pressure forced policymakers to tighten borrowing conditions despite…
The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates for the first time in three years, a move aimed at countering high inflation.
"Our decision comes at a time when the economy appears to be strengthening," Fed chairman Kevin Warsh said at a press conference on Wednesday.
Move comes after Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as Fed chair and said US should have lowest rates in the worldThe US Federal Reserve voted to raise interest rates on Wednesday for the first time since 2023 as the central bank continues to fight to tamp down inflation.The Fed’s open market committee voted unanimously to raise its benchmark interest rate by a…
The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee unanimously raised interest rates by a quarter-point on Wednesday, noting “inflation remains elevated.” Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will speak to the increase at a press conference shortly. House Republican leaders are cutting short the final legislative week before the midterm elections, announcing Wednesday that…
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.