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DAILY BRIEF 16 Sept 2026, 21:05 UTC

Federal Reserve defies Donald Trump with first rate rise since 2023, 10s +3bp · Wed 16 Sep 2026

Treasuries (close 2026-09-15): 10s 5.0% (+3.0bp).

Tape (close 2026-09-15): VIX 17.2, 2s10s +33bp.

Narrative: Treasuries Hold Gains as Fed Hikes Rates, Signaling More Ahead

What mattered:

• Federal Reserve defies Donald Trump with first rate rise since 2023

• FOMC Hikes Funds Rate 25 BP For First Time In 3 Years To 3.75-4.0% Range

• Americas market news wrap: Fed hikes rates for the first time in three years

• Warsh’s Fed rolls out first interest-rate hike in 3 years — with one more increase expected

• Federal Reserve decision live: US central bank raises rates for first time since 2023

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