Raymond B. Jewell

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The Fed’s September Vote and the Law of Reciprocity

10/21/2026 Power & Market Raymond B. Jewell

On September 16, twelve people voted. The vote was 12 to 0. The Federal Open Market Committee raised the federal funds rate a quarter point, to 3.75 to 4 percent—the first hike since 2023.

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