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White House pressures Fed on rate decisions amid Wall Street hike expectations

The White House is applying pressure on the Federal Reserve as Wall Street prices in expectations for interest rate hikes.

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Elena Kovač · Central Banks Desk · 13 Sept 2026 · 18:34 · 1 min read

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White House pressures Fed on rate decisions amid Wall Street hike expectations

The White House is applying pressure on the Federal Reserve, according to a report by Fortune. The effort comes as Wall Street continues to price in expectations for interest rate increases.

Further verified details regarding the nature or scope of the White House's engagement with the Fed were not immediately available.

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Elena Kovač

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Elena covers macroeconomic data and policy across the eurozone, translating industrial output, inflation and growth figures into what they mean for markets.

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