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Fed to Hike Rates 0.25 Points to 3.75%–4%

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 10:07 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Federal Reserve (Fed) will raise its rate by 0.25 percentage point to a 3.75%–4% range at its September 16, 2026 meeting.
Analysts say the hike may not directly lift mortgage rates, which track long-term Treasury yields.
The 10-year Treasury yield rose to roughly 5.04%, its highest level since 2007.
Economists expect credit-card, auto-loan and home-equity line rates to increase.
Existing fixed-rate mortgages are not expected to change after the Fed decision.

History

Historical Context

After the Fed lifted the federal-funds target to 5.25 % in June 2006—the highest since 2000 and the 17th straight 0.25 % hike under Chairman Alan Greenspan—the rate stayed near that level until a gradual easing began in September 2024. By 2026 the committee again tightened, setting the range at 3.50-3.75 %, echoing the earlier cycle’s impact on mortgages and credit.

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Story summary

The Federal Reserve (Fed) will raise its rate by 0.25 percentage point to a 3.75%–4% range at its September 16, 2026 meeting.
Analysts say the hike may not directly lift mortgage rates, which track long-term Treasury yields.
The 10-year Treasury yield rose to roughly 5.04%, its highest level since 2007.
Economists expect credit-card, auto-loan and home-equity line rates to increase.
Existing fixed-rate mortgages are not expected to change after the Fed decision.

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