# Fed Raises Discount Rate to 4% in 2026

> Federal Reserve increases primary credit rate by 25 basis points to 4% effective Sept 17, 2026.
- Title: Fed Raises Discount Rate to 4% in 2026 · TokenPost | Shortify
- Summary: Federal Reserve increases primary credit rate by 25 basis points to 4% effective Sept 17, 2026. The Federal Reserve raised its primary credit rate to 4% in a…
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- Published: 2026-10-13T18:08:01+00:00
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- Topics: federal reserve, primary credit rate, discount window, federal funds rate, federal open market committee, september 16, october 13, 2026, crypto, finance
## Fed Releases Minutes
The Federal Reserve Board released minutes covering discount-rate meetings held on August 17, September 9, and September 16, 2026.
## Rate Increase Approved
The Board unanimously approved a 25-basis-point increase in the primary credit rate to 4% effective September 17, 2026.
## Effective Date
The target range for the federal funds rate rose to 3.75%, 4% effective September 17, 2026.
## Key takeaway

The Federal Reserve raised its primary credit rate to 4% in a 25-basis-point increase effective Sept 17, 2026.