Date: September 30, 2026

Interest Rate Shift in the U.S.: The Fed Raises the Benchmark Interest Rate

Market Analysis · September 18, 2026 On September 16, 2026, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75 to 4.00 percent—the first increase since 2023. The decision was unanimous (12–0), and the updated dot plot signals that another hike is possible before the end of the year. For the foreign exchange markets […]