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Federal Reserve Increases Policy Rates by 25 Basis Points in Unanimous Vote
The US Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark rate to 3.75-4.00%, marking its first policy tightening since July 2023.
The Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to raise the federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00%. The move represents the central bank's first rate increase since July 2023, following six consecutive rate reductions.
The FOMC stated that economic activity continues to expand solidly and employment gains match workforce expansion, but noted that inflation remains elevated. The policy adjustment is intended to accelerate the return to the central bank's 2% inflation objective.
The decision followed US retail sales data from the Census Bureau showing a 1.2% rebound in August after a 0.6% decline in July. Updated interest rate projections also indicated elevated inflation expectations, leaving open the possibility of another rate increase by December.
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