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Article NPR Economy

Fed raises interest rates for first time in more than three years

NPR Economy September 16, 2026 · 8:47 pm Read Original
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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates today Wednesday the first time in more than three years. The central bank is trying to curb stubborn inflation, which was rekindled by the war with Iran.

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Source NPR Economy
Published Sep 16, 2026 · 8:47 pm
Article ID taa9h5z
Original URL Open source
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