The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point at its September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, lifting the benchmark federal funds rate to a target range of 3.75% to 4.00%. The committee voted unanimously to hike rates, as policymakers weighed ongoing inflation risks against a labor market that remains relatively resilient. The decision matters because it can influence borrowing costs and savings rates across the economy. U.S. equities pulled back slightly following the press conference as the central bank indicated inflation could remain higher for longer and the market digested that could mean a somewhat more restrictive policy path.
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