BRK-B · News · 20260922N

Interest rates and Fed policy

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC · 2026-09-22 · Importance 22 · Surprise 24

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates, increasing the value of Berkshire Hathaway’s substantial cash holdings. Third-party reporting estimates the rate increase will add approximately $900 million in annual interest income. The benefit is tied to Berkshire’s cash allocation and would persist while elevated rates remain in place.