Did the Fed raise interest rates this week? Yes, the Federal Reserve voted unanimously on September 16, 2026, to lift the federal funds rate by 25 basis points, pushing the target range to 3.75%-4%. The move marks the central bank’s first rate increase since July 2023 and a sharp reversal after more than a year … Read more
What time does Fed announce rate decision? The Federal Reserve is scheduled to release its September 2026 monetary-policy decision at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 16, with the Fed chair’s press conference beginning 30 minutes later. The timing is important for U.S. readers watching markets, borrowing costs and monetary policy. The Federal Open … Read more
In the U.S., the term $2000 stimulus check is generating buzz—but as of October 26, 2025, no federal program has formally announced a payment of $2,000 to taxpayers. Latest updates on the $2000 stimulus check Rumors have circulated widely that the federal government is preparing a $2,000 payment to Americans. However, the Internal Revenue Service … Read more