US Federal Reserve raises interest rates amid inflation concerns
Most outlets led with the Fed’s decision to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to address high inflation, noting the move is expected to continue under new leadership. Several also highlighted the potential political tension with President Donald Trump, who has criticized the rate hike and called for lower rates. The Business Recorder additionally reported on Trump’s indirect criticism of the Fed, while Aaj News and Dawn emphasized the likelihood of Trump’s reaction.
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Fed raises rates in search of ‘timelier’ drop in inflation, sees more tightening ahead
The Fed raises interest rates as inflation concerns grow, signaling more hikes ahead under new leadership. Get the latest insights.
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Trump urges Fed to cut rates to 1% or less
US President Donald Trump has renewed his call for sharply lower interest rates, saying the Federal Reserve should cut its benchmark rate to 1% or less, hours after the central bank raised borrowing costs for the first time in more than three years. “Interest Rates in the United States should be 1%, or less, because we are the Best Credit in the World — BY FAR,” Trump said in a post on Septembe...
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Trump lashes out at Fed after Warsh backs rate hike
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday leveled his most pointed — though still indirect — criticism yet at his hand-picked Federal Reserve chief, fuming on social media over the central bank’s move to raise interest rates in a bid to calm persistent inflation. “Interest Rates in the United States should be 1%, or less, because we are the Best Credit in the World — BY FAR,” he wrot...
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US Fed delivers first rate hike since 2023
WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates in the world’s largest economy by 25 basis points to tackle stubbornly high inflation, a move sure to anger President Donald Trump, who has demanded lower rates. The Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to raise rates to between 3.75 and 4.00 per cent, citing “elevated” inflation and adding that the rate hike...
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