Why the Fed Might Raise Interest Rates When Borrowing Costs Are Surging
2 sources·Updated September 16, 2026
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- NYT Business·4h agoWhy the Fed Might Raise Interest Rates When Borrowing Costs Are Surging
Elevated interest rates have raised the cost of mortgages and car loans without dampening consumer spending.
Read at NYT Business → - NPR News Now·4h agoThe Fed is expected to raise interest rates for the first time in 3 years
The Fed is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate to combat stubborn inflation. That could make it more expensive to borrow money to buy a car or carry a balance on a credit card.
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