Banking
Fed’s interest rate history: The federal funds rate from 1981 to the present
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The Fed just cut interest rates for the first time since 2020. Here are the most important steps you should take with your wallet.
Every time the Federal Reserve adjusts interest rates, borrowing and savings rates move in lockstep. Compare Bankrate data to see how the latest Fed decision is impacting rates on key consumer products.
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