Trump accused the Fed of a politically motivated rate hike
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US President Donald Trump said that the Federal Reserve's decision to raise the key rate by 25 basis points to 3.75-4% per annum was made for political reasons, and expressed the opinion that the rate is too high, despite the fact that in the US it should be the lowest in the world.
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Why It Matters
For the first time in three years, the Federal Reserve raised the base interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75-4% per annum at the end of its September meeting.
US President Donald Trump said that the decision to increase the key rate in the United States was made for political reasons.
Following the September meeting, the Fed increased the base interest rate for the first time in three years - by 25 basis points, to 3.75-4% per annum.
"They raised it for political reasons," the president commented on the Federal Reserve's decision.
As Trump said, “the rate is too high,” although in the United States, according to him, it should be the lowest in the world.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Fed may keep its current rate at its next meeting in response to political pressure.
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What exactly were the political motives, according to Trump, behind the Fed's decision?
- How will this announcement affect the future independence of the central bank?
- Will there be further comment from the Fed or other officials?
