The Federal Reserve sets benchmark interest rates to steer the U.S. economy, raising them to curb inflation or lowering them to spur growth. These rates shape borrowing costs for mortgages, credit cards, and business loans. Savers gain from higher yields, while borrowers and investors benefit when rates fall.
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