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Fed rate hike likely means more expensive credit cards and mortgages, but savers may rejoice

17 Sep 2026, 04:32 GMT By PAUL WISEMAN - AP Economics Writer
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Article Fed rate hike likely means more expensive credit cards and mortgages, but savers may rejoice
Credit: PAUL WISEMAN - AP Economics Writer

The Federal Reserve just raised the cost of borrowing money — bad news for borrowers, good news for savers. The Fed increased its benchmark interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point,