https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-q-a-fed-hikes-trump-pushes-back-what-comes-nextContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-q-a-fed-hikes-trump-pushes-back-what-comes-nexthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-q-a-fed-hikes-trump-pushes-back-what-comes-next#u74951Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:50:16 +0000The Federal Reserve increased interest rates this week for the first time since 2023 to address stubborn inflation. This move impacts the cost of credit cards, car loans, and mortgages. While the central bank aims to stabilize prices, the decision has faced pushback from Donald Trump. The shift marks a reversal of previous monetary policy and introduces uncertainty regarding the economic fallout of the hike.Why it mattersInterest rate adjustments are the primary tool the Fed uses to control inflation by making borrowing more expensive. Prolonged periods of stable rates since 2023 had created a