https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-fed-is-poised-to-raise-interest-rates-for-the-first-time-in-yearsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-fed-is-poised-to-raise-interest-rates-for-the-first-time-in-yearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-fed-is-poised-to-raise-interest-rates-for-the-first-time-in-years#u70414Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:41:07 +0000The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates during its September FOMC meeting, marking the first increase since 2023. Markets are reacting with volatility, as emerging-market assets fall amid rising oil prices and artificial intelligence concerns. Investors in stocks and cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin, are bracing for short-term instability. While some analysts believe this recalibration could be bullish, others warn that the rate decision will create immediate pressure on global currencies and equities.Why it mattersThe Fed faces pressure to balance inflation control against de https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-fed-is-poised-to-raise-interest-rates-for-the-first-time-in-yearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-fed-is-poised-to-raise-interest-rates-for-the-first-time-in-years#u67992Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:16:50 +0000The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points during its September FOMC meeting. This move would mark the first rate increase in years, potentially since 2023. The decision comes despite demands from Donald Trump for the central bank to cut rates to 1%. While some investors and economists view the meeting as uncertain, others suggest the recalibration could be bullish for the market. Fed official Warsh is expected to oversee the first hike of his tenure.Why it mattersInterest rate decisions directly impact borrowing costs and inflation control. The current tension