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Fed Rate Hike Hits Borrowers Hard | Corpus Christi News
The Fed just hiked rates by a quarter-point—the first move in three years—pushing borrowing costs higher as inflation stubbornly clings at 3.4%. Variable-rate loans like HELOCs take the biggest hit, while fixed mortgages and car loans are less affected. With oil prices also climbing, families are facing a double whammy: higher interest payments and more expensive essentials. The economy’s already “K-shaped,” and this rate hike deepens the divide. Another hike could come by December, depending on Middle East tensions and oil prices. Whether you’re running a business or just trying to pay…
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