- A conference was held on June 18th covering the financial landscape of the Middle East and North Africa.
- Trump pressures the Fed regarding interest rate policy, while Iran agreements affect oil prices and inflation.
The FOMC unanimously supported a rate increase, citing inflation driven by Trump tariffs and the US war in Iran.
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Updated Sep 24
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What happened
The FOMC unanimously supported a rate increase, citing inflation driven by Trump tariffs and the US war in Iran.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.FOMC hikes rates by 25 basis points; Trump criticizes the decision.1 source
FOMC raised rates unanimously, citing inflation caused by Trump tariffs and the Iran war.1 source
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The entities involved
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FED
business
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Federal Open Market Committee
committee of the United States Federal Reserve
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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