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Live updates: Fed raises interest rates; House plows through work to recess a day early

The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee unanimously raised interest rates by a quarter-point on Wednesday, noting “inflation remains elevated.” Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will speak to the increase at a press conference shortly. House Republican leaders are cutting short the final l.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: The Hill ·
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated economy & markets brief. The source report from The Hill says: The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee unanimously raised interest rates by a quarter-point on Wednesday, noting “inflation remains elevated.” Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will speak to the increase at a press conference shortly. House Republican leaders are cutting short the final l.

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  • Primary source: The Hill
  • Published: Sep 16, 2026, 6:03 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Economy & Markets
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