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US Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Three Years

The US Federal Reserve has increased interest rates for the first time in over three years to combat rising inflation.

BBC News বাংলা · 17 September 2026, 6:14 AM

The United States central bank, the Federal Reserve, has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years. This move is aimed at curbing the country's growing inflation. Officials have also indicated that further interest rate hikes may be expected in the future.