Federal Reserve reportedly raises rates by 25 basis points

A September 17 post says the Federal Reserve raised policy rates by 25 basis points, or 0.25 percentage points, as expected. The commentary says the outlook for another hike in 2026 also matched expectations, but markets perceived a hawkish tilt. It describes crude prices as a key factor for monetary policy and warns that precious metals could remain under pressure if the dollar’s rally continues.