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How will the Fed’s interest rate hike affect costs, the midterms?

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The Federal Reserve voted to raise its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years. That means it will cost more to borrow money…

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The Federal Reserve voted to raise its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years. That means it will cost more to borrow money - at a time when many people are feeling squeezed by high prices. How could the Fed's decision affect people's finances and the midterms?This episode was produced by Gurjit Kaur…

Published September 16, 2026 · 7:56