New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- US Fed rate hike impact on American Treasuries: The US Federal Reserve, as widely expected, increased interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, 16 September, and signalled that one more rate hike could come this year.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) unanimously voted for a rate hike. Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh attributed the rate hikes to a strong US economy- especially the resilient labour market-, elevated inflation, and geopolitical uncertainties.

The US Central Bank has held US Fed rates steady since January 2026. It is the first US Fed rate hike since 2023.

"Hawkish overtones are throughout the latest summary of economic projections. Given the current economic circumstances, the committee delive...