https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-raises-rates-for-first-time-in-three-yearsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-raises-rates-for-first-time-in-three-yearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-raises-rates-for-first-time-in-three-years#u73274Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:21:28 +0000The Federal Reserve has increased interest rates for the first time in three years to combat stubborn inflation. This move marks the first rate hike since 2023. The central bank has signaled that one additional rate increase is likely before the end of the year. The decision directly impacts borrowing costs for loans and credit cards while affecting returns for savers and investment portfolios.Why it mattersInterest rate adjustments are the primary tool the Fed uses to control inflation by making borrowing more expensive. This shift ends a three-year period of steady or declining rates. The ti