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The Fed raises interest rates. And, EU proposes Canada become an 'associate member'

NPR · Sep 17, 2026, 10:54 AM UTC

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in years. And, the European Union has proposed that Canada become its first-ever "associate member."

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