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Reported Oct 7, 2026Quickanomics write-up updated Oct 11, 2026, version 41 min read
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The Fed increased its by a quarter of a , citing above its goal.
The Federal Reserve raised the range by 25 to 3.75–4%. The move increases the policy benchmark for short-term dollar funding.
Commercial lending rates also depend on , funding conditions and the terms of a particular loan. They do not mechanically match every policy move.
The Fed said remained elevated and linked its decision to returning it to the 2% goal. A rate increase does not guarantee lower .
Higher financing costs can restrain some spending and investment. The effect reaches the economy over time and can be offset by other changes in costs and demand.