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Media Monitor: NPR Reports Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Over Three Years

16 Sep 2026 2:14 p.m. · Source: NPR

NPR reports the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday to fight stubborn inflation, making borrowing more expensive for cars and credit card balances.

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Media Monitor: NPR Reports Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Over Three Years

16 Sep 2026 2:14 p.m. · Source: NPR

NPR reports the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday to fight stubborn inflation, making borrowing more expensive for cars and credit card balances.

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