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How the Fed’s Rate Increase Affects Your Finances.

The Federal Reserve increased its key rate by a quarter of a percentage point, but mortgages and other consumer loans have already trended higher.

By Tara Siegel BernardSeptember 16, 2026

The Federal Reserve increased its key rate by a quarter of a percentage point, but mortgages and other consumer loans have already trended higher.

Read the full story on The New York Times