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Fed Raises Rates for First Time in Three Years, Tightening Startup Capital
The Fed raised rates to 3.75%-4%, a shift likely to tighten funding conditions for startups, venture investors and M&A activity.
Editorial Team · Sep 17, 2026

The Fed raised rates to 3.75%-4%, a shift likely to tighten funding conditions for startups, venture investors and M&A activity.

A Saudi pipeline outage could cut global oil supply by 4%, affecting energy prices, startup costs, VC sentiment and infrastructure-tech demand.

Germany’s 2027 budget raises defense spending and borrowing, sparking concerns about reduced funding for tech startups and innovation amid fiscal pressures.

Uzbekistan's Central Bank holds interest rates steady at 14% amid persistent food price inflation and external economic risks, balancing growth and monetary stability.