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How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards and More

Higher rates benefit those who can save, but for borrowers, falling rates would reduce bills on credit cards, home equity loans and other forms of debt.

By Tara Siegel Bernard

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What to Watch as the Fed Meets on Wednesday

The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged but could set up for a cut later this year.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Politics Makes the Fed’s Job Trickier, but Doesn’t Drive Its Decisions

Central bankers are independent of the White House as they set interest rates. But the political cycle can put them under unwanted limelight.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates for Second Time Since 2007

The closely watched move by the Bank of Japan could bolster the country’s beleaguered currency.

By River Akira Davis

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