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

WCCB CharlotteBy Associated PressSeptember 16, 2026

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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, the first rate hike since the summer of 2023.

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