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Fed Hikes Rates to Crush Inflation | Business and Finance News
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- Sep 17, 2026
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Summary
The Fed just delivered its first rate hike in over three years—boosting rates by a quarter point to battle stubborn inflation fueled by soaring oil prices. While Wall Street saw this coming, the real story is what’s next: most Fed officials now expect two more hikes this year, fearing persistent inflation could reshape consumer expectations. With a strong job market giving them room to maneuver, the Fed has signaled no cuts are on the horizon—and inflation won’t hit their 2% target until 2029. Borrowing costs are already climbing, with mortgage rates surging, signaling a tougher economic road ahead as the Fed tightens its grip. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/fed-rate-decision-september-2026.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/db1bbc669df89520 Report issues to [email protected].