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Inflation report puts Fed on collision course with Trump over September rate decision

Fresh inflation data has pushed financial markets to expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates next week, despite President Donald Trump’s preference for lower borrowing costs. The move would come just weeks before the midterm elections and test Chair Kevin Warsh’s commitment to the central bank’s independence.

September 11, 2026