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What the Fed’s rate hike means for you and the economy

What the Fed’s rate hike means for you and the economy

Apple News Today
Sep 17, 2026 15 min
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<p>The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in three years, defying President Trump. <a href="https://apple.news/AQoucKpx6TV-rQmuFwuXqkw">Bloomberg</a>&rsquo;s Catarina Saraiva explains what the quarter-point move means for household borrowing costs.</p> <p>Charlie Kirk&rsquo;s family has accused Utah officials of failing to prevent his assassination at Utah Valley University. <a href="https://apple.news/AMwAwWTaAQDauyx5UY7UltQ">Deseret News</a>&rsquo;s Brigham Tomco reports on what the wrongful-death notice alleges.</p> <p>Ed Sheeran&rsquo;s stadium tour is in jeopardy after all of his supporting acts dropped out over the removal of the rapper Macklemore. <a href="https://apple.news/AmGgd5u5NR6KM04l0mMw_8g">Rolling Stone</a>&rsquo;s Jon Blistein explains how the dispute unfolded.</p> <p>Plus, Iran-backed Houthis have <a href="https://apple.news/ABaiHvl22TI2MouBQ85bDZQ">captured ground</a> overlooking a key strait for Saudi trade, a measles outbreak <a href="https://apple.news/A_oeBbhEfROuuROhetSvI8g">continues to spread</a> in Pennsylvania, and Delaware is <a href="https://apple.news/ANKHiJgIwQUOAG49TIBdXBQ">considering</a> barring businesses from voting in local elections.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.</p>

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