A Treasurer’s Playbook Following a Fed Rate Hike: Ask Banks to Pay Up for Deposits — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-treasurer-s-playbook-following-a-fed-rate-hike-ask-banks-to-pay-up-for-depositsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Fed Hikes Interest Rates Amid Political Tensionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-treasurer-s-playbook-following-a-fed-rate-hike-ask-banks-to-pay-up-for-depositshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-treasurer-s-playbook-following-a-fed-rate-hike-ask-banks-to-pay-up-for-deposits#u75121Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:55:58 +0000The Federal Reserve has increased interest rates, a move that has left investors edgy despite the central bank's efforts to build credibility. This hawkish shift occurs amid reports that the Fed was bullied into the hike. In response to the higher rate environment, treasury strategies now suggest requesting that banks increase payments for deposits. The decision highlights ongoing friction between the Fed, Donald Trump, and financial markets, with Kevin Warsh expected to align with market interests over Trump's preferences.Why it mattersInterest rate hikes are used to combat inflatio