The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years as it tries to bring down stubborn inflation, putting new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at odds with President Trump’s calls for lower rates.
Rising fuel prices linked to the Iran war are driving protests and economic pressure around the world as Saudi Arabia faces attacks on its oil infrastructure and shipping routes.
European Union President Ursula von der Leyen is proposing a new “associate member” relationship with Canada as the two draw closer amid tensions with the United States, while President Trump threatens new trade penalties in response.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Rebecca Rosman, Miguel Macias, Tina Kraja, Mohamad ElBardicy, Alice Woelfle and Lindsay Totty.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Zac Coleman.Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.And our deputy Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.(0:00) Introduction
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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years as it tries to bring down stubborn inflation, putting new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at odds with President Trump’s calls for lower rates.
Rising fuel prices linked to the Iran war are driving protests and economic pressure around the world as Saudi Arabia faces attacks on its oil infrastructure and shipping routes.
European Union President Ursula von der Leyen is proposing a new “associate member” relationship with Canada as the two draw closer amid tensions with the United States, while President Trump threatens new trade penalties in response.
Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.
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Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Rebecca Rosman, Miguel Macias, Tina Kraja, Mohamad ElBardicy, Alice Woelfle and Lindsay Totty.
It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.
Our director is Christopher Thomas.
We get engineering support from Zac Coleman.
Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.
And our deputy Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.
(0:00) Introduction
(01:50) Fed Raises Interest Rates
(05:11) Iran War and Oil Prices
(09:42) EU-Canada Alliance
| # | Наименование новости | Тональность | Информативность | Дата публикации |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Reserve Interest Rates, Reports Reveal Iran War Costs, Kennedy Center Closure | 0 | 6.54 | 16-09-2026 |
| 2 | New Economic Pressure On Iran, Iran Warns Neighbors, Tariff War With Canada | 0 | 7.64 | 24-08-2026 |
| 3 | Life Inside Iran, Trump and Cuba, Fed Interest Rates | 0 | 6.4 | 18-03-2026 |
| 4 | Trump Warns Economic Warfare For Aiding Iran, Federal Debt Grows, Venezuela Oil Deals | 0 | 7.54 | 20-08-2026 |
| 5 | US Lifts Oil Sanctions On Iran, Trump Shifts To Economy, MN Subpoenas Thrown Out | 0 | 5.04 | 23-06-2026 |
| 6 | War In Iran Ramps Up, Trump Pressured By Gas Prices, Massachusetts Primary Results | 0 | 5.93 | 02-09-2026 |
| 7 | Iran Negotiations Drag, New Inflation Report, Sexual Abuse at Elite School | 0 | 5.04 | 10-08-2026 |
| 8 | Escalating Attacks Between US & Iran, Inflation Hits Three-Year High, World Cup Opens | 0 | 7.52 | 11-06-2026 |
| 9 | Stakes of Trump's China Trip, Inflation Report Shows War Impact, Hantavirus Science | 0 | 7.37 | 12-05-2026 |
| 10 | Trump Venezuela Oil Deal, US & Iran Renew Strikes, House Back From Recess | 0 | 6.67 | 31-08-2026 |