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The Federal Reserve raised its policy rate target range by a quarter of a percentage point, marking the first increase in over three years, which U.S. President Donald Trump criticized, demanding lower interest rates.

IN · 2026-09-18

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Key takeaway

US Federal Reserve raises policy rate for the first time in over three years.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerthe US Federal Reserve raises its policy rate, tightening US financial conditions
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onglobal capital flows shift, leading to higher borrowing costs and tighter liquidity in India
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youIndian SMEs face higher working capital loan rates and softer export demand as US consumer spending slows

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: Economic Times Top Stories

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