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What the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike will mean

While the increase was modest, it could affect people's ability to borrow

02/02/2023

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What the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike will mean

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While the increase was modest, it could affect people's ability to borrow

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates Wednesday for the eighth time in a row, continues its rate-hiking cycle. This increase was a modest quarter of a percentage point, which is being taken as another sign that inflation pressures are easing. But the change could have a big impact on people's wallets, affecting their ability to borrow and save.

02/02/2023

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