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How the Fed’s Interest Rate Decision Affects Credit Cards, Loans and More

NYT Business Wednesday 28 October 2026, 16:03 UTC By Tara Siegel Bernard 1 min read
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The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave its benchmark rate untouched, but a December hike could make holiday borrowing more costly.

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave its benchmark rate untouched, but a December hike could make holiday borrowing more costly.
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