The Fed is expected to raise interest rates for the first time in 3 years

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The Fed is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate to combat stubborn inflation.

That could make it more expensive to borrow money to buy a car or carry a balance on a credit card.

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  • Reported by NPR Top and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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