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Federal Reserve raises interest rates to 3.75%–4.00%
The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75%–4.00%, marking its first increase since 2023. The decision, which was unanimous, comes as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh noted that while the economy has strengthened, inflation remains too high for too long.
Market analysts, including those from Goldman Sachs, suggest that an additional rate hike in October is a likely scenario to bring inflation back to the 2% target. Projections from policymakers indicate the federal funds rate could reach 4.1% by the end of 2026. The rate hike has strengthened the US dollar against major currencies, including the euro and the yen.
Global central banks are also reacting to shifting economic conditions. The Bank of Japan increased rates to 1.25%, its highest level in 31 years, while ECB Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras noted that an October hike for the Eurozone cannot be ruled out if energy costs or inflation surge. In India, IDFC FIRST Bank anticipates a 50-75 basis-point rate-hike cycle starting in late 2026.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] IDFC FIRST Bank expects a 50-75 basis-point rate-hike cycle in India starting in October or December. www.newindianexpress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The median policymaker expects the federal funds rate to reach 4.1% by the end of 2026. yournews.com · cryptobriefing.com · www.tokenpost.kr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] JPMorgan and BNY Mellon raised their prime lending rates to 7% following the Fed's decision. cryptobriefing.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] ECB Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras stated that an October rate hike cannot be ruled out if energy costs or inflation surge. investinglive.com
- [● 12 SOURCES] The Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to raise the federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00%. cryptonewsland.com · yournews.com · que.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg · cryptobriefing.com · +7 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Fed Chair Kevin Warsh indicated that inflation remains elevated and that further tightening may be necessary. que.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg · cryptobriefing.com · yournews.com · bosnainfo.ba · +3 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Federal Reserve interest rate hike is the first since 2023. bosnainfo.ba · etv.me · www.newsinspace.kr · www.tokenpost.kr · trn.mk · +4 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Goldman Sachs analysts suggest an additional rate hike in October is the most likely scenario to reach the 2% inflation target. bosnainfo.ba · etv.me · trn.mk