Fed Raises Rates for the First Time Since 2023 and Bitcoin Shrugs
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday for the first time since 2023, lifting the target range by 25 basis points to 3.75% to 4.00% in a unanimous vote. Bitcoin b
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September 16, 2026
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The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday for the first time since 2023, lifting the target range by 25 basis points to 3.75% to 4.00% in a unanimous vote.
Bitcoin barely registered it. The price spiked briefly on the announcement, settled back near $75,500, and had recovered to around $76,300 later in the session, modestly higher over 24 hours.
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