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The Economy Got Used to Low Borrowing Costs. Their Exit Could Pose Risks.

The Economy Got Used to Low Borrowing Costs. Their Exit Could Pose Risks.
NYT Business Saturday 22 August 2026, 09:02 UTC By Ben Casselman and Colby Smith 1 min read
Key Points

Long-term rates, which help determine what it costs to borrow money to buy a house or build a factory, matter most to the economy.

Long-term rates, which help determine what it costs to borrow money to buy a house or build a factory, matter most to the economy.
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