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The Federal Reserve raises the key rate for the first time in 3 years, defying Trump

The Federal Reserve raises the key rate for the first time in 3 years, defying Trump

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September 17th, 2026

The Federal Reserve raises the key rate for the first time in 3 years, defying Trump

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The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday.

La Reserva Federal subió el miércoles su tasa de interés de referencia.

It was the first increase since 2023.

Fue la primera subida desde 2023.

The quarter-point increase raises the key rate to around 3.9%.

El aumento de un cuarto de punto eleva la tasa clave a alrededor del 3,9%.

The Fed said another increase could happen later this year, up to 4.1%.

La Fed indicó que podría producirse otra subida a finales de este año, hasta el 4,1%.

Over time, this could mean higher costs for mortgages, car loans and credit cards.

Con el tiempo, esto podría traducirse en mayores costos para hipotecas, préstamos de automóviles y tarjetas de crédito.

The move comes as Americans already face high costs for food, gas and housing.

La medida llega cuando los estadounidenses ya enfrentan altos costos de alimentos, gasolina y vivienda.

Affordability has taken a leading role in the midterm elections, which are only seven weeks away.

La asequibilidad ha adquirido un papel protagónico en las elecciones de medio mandato, a solo siete semanas de distancia.

This adds a risky factor for Republicans and for President Donald Trump.

Esto añade una variable riesgosa para los republicanos y para el presidente Donald Trump.

Trump criticized the decision and accused Fed policy officials of trying to hurt him politically.

Trump criticó la decisión y acusó a los responsables de la política de la Fed de intentar perjudicarlo políticamente.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, nominated by Trump, said the economy is showing signs of speeding up.

El presidente de la Fed, Kevin Warsh, nominado por Trump, dijo que la economía muestra señales de aceleración.

He noted that inflation is still above the 2% target and that there are few signs it is easing.

Señaló que la inflación sigue por encima del objetivo del 2% y que hay pocas señales de que esté cediendo.

Warsh said the fighting between the United States and Iran pushed gasoline prices higher.

Warsh afirmó que el combate entre Estados Unidos e Irán hizo subir los precios de la gasolina.

That convinced officials to support the rate increases.

Eso convenció a los funcionarios de apoyar las subidas.

A Morningstar economist said Warsh's speech suggests he could push for higher rates at upcoming meetings.

Un economista de Morningstar dijo que el discurso de Warsh sugiere que podría presionar por tasas más altas en las próximas reuniones.

The Fed meets again at the end of October.

La Fed se reúne de nuevo a finales de octubre.

Most economists expect it to keep rates unchanged because it is a week before the elections.

La mayoría de los economistas espera que mantenga las tasas sin cambios porque es una semana antes de las elecciones.

Wall Street analysts now see a rate hike in December as almost certain.

Los analistas de Wall Street ven ahora una subida en diciembre como casi una certeza.

Fed officials supported the rate hike unanimously.

Los responsables de la Fed apoyaron la subida de manera unánime.

Sixteen of the 18 who submitted projections expected at least one more rate hike this year.

Dieciséis de los 18 que presentaron proyecciones previeron al menos otra subida este año.

September 17th, 2026

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