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1. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%, raised the reserve interest rate to 3.9%, and raised the discount rate to 4%. This is the first time since July 2023. 2. The US Federal Open Market Committee approved the decision by a vote of 12 to 0. 3. Inflation is still high. Today's policy actions will support a more timely return to the Commission's goal of 2%. The Commission will achieve price stability. 4. The Federal Reserve's latest bitmap shows that 18 out of 19 policy makers submitted interest rate forecasts, 16 of whom believe interest rates should be raised again this year. Four officials believe that interest rates should be raised by a total of 75 basis points in 2026, 12 officials believe that interest rates should be raised by a total of 50 basis points, and 2 officials believe that interest rates should be raised by a total of 25 basis points. 5. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Walsh continued his previous practice and did not submit personal predictions. 6. The Federal Reserve's forecast also shows that policymakers currently expect the level of inflation this year and beyond to be generally higher than previously anticipated.

Zhitongcaijing·09/16/2026 18:33:05
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1. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%, raised the reserve interest rate to 3.9%, and raised the discount rate to 4%. This is the first time since July 2023. 2. The US Federal Open Market Committee approved the decision by a vote of 12 to 0. 3. Inflation is still high. Today's policy actions will support a more timely return to the Commission's goal of 2%. The Commission will achieve price stability. 4. The Federal Reserve's latest bitmap shows that 18 out of 19 policy makers submitted interest rate forecasts, 16 of whom believe interest rates should be raised again this year. Four officials believe that interest rates should be raised by a total of 75 basis points in 2026, 12 officials believe that interest rates should be raised by a total of 50 basis points, and 2 officials believe that interest rates should be raised by a total of 25 basis points. 5. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Walsh continued his previous practice and did not submit personal predictions. 6. The Federal Reserve's forecast also shows that policymakers currently expect the level of inflation this year and beyond to be generally higher than previously anticipated.