https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-fed-is-preparing-to-raise-rates-what-if-it-doesn-t-workContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-fed-is-preparing-to-raise-rates-what-if-it-doesn-t-workhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-fed-is-preparing-to-raise-rates-what-if-it-doesn-t-work#u69538Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:21:08 +0000The Federal Reserve is preparing to raise interest rates to combat persistent inflation. Economists polled by Reuters indicate a rate hike is likely this Wednesday, with at least one additional increase expected to follow. While the Fed aims to stabilize prices, the move will impact consumer bank accounts, loans, credit cards, and investments. The central bank is weighing the necessity of these hikes against the risk that they may not effectively resolve current inflationary pressures.Why it mattersInterest rate adjustments are the primary tool used by the Fed to control inflation by making bo