The Fed raises rates: financing pressure returns to expansion
A 25-basis-point policy increase puts financing costs back at the center of the expansion conversation.
What changed
The Federal Reserve increased its federal funds target range by 0.25 percentage points to 3.75%–4.00% on September 16. The Committee described solid economic activity and resilient domestic spending alongside elevated inflation.
Why it matters
The policy decision increases financing pressure without establishing an identical rate change for every borrower. Lender pricing and business risk still differ. SiteThesis sees greater exposure for capital-intensive openings and debt-funded expansion, even as the broader economy continues to grow.
Sources
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