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The Fed raises interest rates. And, EU proposes Canada become an 'associate member'

Thursday, September 17, 2026


The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate, marking the first increase in years. The European Union proposed a new "associate member" status for Canada.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/17/g-s1-143783/up-first-newsletter-federal-reserve-interest-rates-gas-prices-war-canada-european-union

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