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Actualités du marché de l’or et de l’argent — 16 sept. 2026, 20:10–00:10 UTC
16 sept., 20:10 - 00:10 UTC
Federal Reserve Hikes Interest Rates
The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its key policy rate for the first time since 2023, signaling its continued focus on combating inflation. Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh commented that despite a strengthening U.S. economy, underlying inflation trends have not meaningfully improved, reinforcing the view that high inflation remains a primary concern for the central bank.
Domestic and International Rate Increases Follow
In the wake of the Fed's decision, major U.S. banks immediately raised their prime lending rates, directly affecting borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. The move also had a global impact, as central banks in the Gulf region mirrored the action by increasing their own policy rates.
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1What do higher rates mean for borrowers and savers?2Warsh says Fed focus to stay on inflation, underlying trends have not meaningfully improved3Warsh says US economy has strengthened, inflation is the problem4Fed raises rates for first time since 2023, Warsh says inflation still too high5Gulf central banks raise rates following Fed decision6US banks raise prime rate after Fed decision