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Lead storyUpdatedMacro & The Fed · 2026-10-08 · 3:40 AM ET · 11 min read
September 2026 Fed Meeting: The Fed Raises Rates to 3.75-4.00%, the Dot Plot Adds One More, and Stocks Turn Lower
The Fed raises rates a quarter point to 3.75-4.00% on September 16, 2026, its first hike since 2023, on a 12-0 vote. The median dot shows one more hike this year, and the S&P 500 closes down 0.45%.
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