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Ever wonder how the Fed's interest rate actually works? We've got answers
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Ever wonder how the Fed's interest rate actually works? We've got answersNPR · published 2026-09-19 09:00 UTC
The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates this week for the first time this year. So how does it actually work? And what does it mean for the economy — and the rest of us? Here are some answers.
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The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates this week for the first time this year. So how does it actually work? And what does it mean for the economy — and the rest of us? Here are some answers.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
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