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Wednesday, October 7

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Fed Releases Minutes From September Rate Hike — Its First Increase Since 2023

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Minutes from the Federal Reserve's September 15–16 meeting, released Wednesday, show all 12 voting members unanimously backed a quarter-point rate increase to 3.75%–4.00% — the central bank's first hike since 2023. A majority of policymakers expected at least one more increase before the end of the year.

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Higher benchmark rates typically push up credit card APRs, auto loans, and adjustable-rate mortgages within weeks, so reviewing your variable-rate debt now helps you plan ahead before the next potential hike.

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