# Trump wants lower rates. His new Fed chair is poised to raise them

https://mins.news/en/item/61350

- CNN, 2026-09-16 17:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/16/economy/fed-rate-decision-september?Date=20260916&Profile=CNN

> The Federal Reserve is navigating a confusing economic moment, but rates now appear set to move higher, potentially beginning Wednesday. That puts Donald Trump’s demand for lower borrowing costs at odds with the direction expected from Kevin Warsh.

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