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Watch: Why has the Federal Reserve raised interest rates?

Watch: Why has the Federal Reserve raised interest rates?
BBC News Wednesday 16 September 2026, 22:26 UTC 1 min read
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The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the factors considered in the increase and what it could mean for the US economy.

The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the factors considered in the increase and what it could mean for the US economy.
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