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Higher Interest Rates Make Federal Debt More Expensive

The Fed’s key rate has a bearing on the sustainability of public borrowing, which is heading to striking levels.

By Lydia DePillis

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Trump’s Tariffs Scramble Fed’s Interest Rate Calculus

Economists predict that the Trump administration’s trade policies could push up prices for consumers, making it harder for Fed officials to cut rates.

By Alan Rappeport

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How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More

Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

By Tara Siegel Bernard and Ron Lieber

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The Fed Is About to Hit Pause on Rate Cuts. Here’s Why.

Faced with a solid economy and mounting inflation concerns, the U.S. central bank has said it will “move cautiously” on cutting interest rates.

By Colby Smith

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