Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump’s demands — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-is-expected-to-raise-its-benchmark-rate-defying-trump-s-demandsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Federal Reserve Expected to Raise Benchmark Rate Despite Trump Demandshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-is-expected-to-raise-its-benchmark-rate-defying-trump-s-demandshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-is-expected-to-raise-its-benchmark-rate-defying-trump-s-demands#u72067Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:21:01 +0000The Federal Reserve is preparing to increase its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years. This anticipated move comes amid stubborn inflation and occurs despite demands from Donald Trump for the opposite action. Kevin Warsh faces a difficult internal vote and a potential showdown with Trump, as the hike would test the current truce between the administration and the central bank. Markets have largely locked in the expectation of a rate increase to maintain Fed credibility and curb rising prices.Why it mattersThe arrival of Kevin Warsh previously ended a period of conflict bet