Rising Rates Channel Markets Analysis: 3 Reasons the Fed Is Raising Interest Rates By Ben Hernandez October 17, 2018 President Trump has put the Federal Reserve at the middle of the latest drop in the markets, saying the “Fed has gone crazy.” WSJ global economics editor Jon Hilsenrath explores three reasons why the Fed is raising interest rates. For more investment strategies, visit the Rising Rates Channel. VISIT ETFTRENDS.COM » Related Tags federal funds rateFederal Reserveinterest ratesRates