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Federal Reserve raises its target rate range by 25 basis points

The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds target range to 3.75%–4.00% at its September 2026 meeting.

Summary

The Federal Open Market Committee increased the target range for the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.75%–4.00%.

What happened

The Committee approved the decision by a 12–0 vote. Its statement described economic activity as expanding at a solid pace and inflation as still elevated, while noting continued uncertainty around geopolitical developments.

Why it matters

The federal funds target is a central reference point for US borrowing costs and monetary-policy expectations. It is therefore relevant to users comparing values or converting amounts involving the US dollar.