The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years, but Americans hoping Wednesday's increase would be a one-off could face another hike before the end of 2026.
The Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to increase its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point, taking the federal funds target range to 3.75% to 4%. The 12-0 decision marked the Fed's first rate increase since 2023 as policymakers renewed efforts to bring stubborn inflation back towards their 2% target.