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Fed holds rates steady, keeping borrowing costs tied to its benchmark

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The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, a move that influences the broader set of rates households and lenders use in everyday borrowing and saving decisions, CNBC Real Estate reports.

Because many consumer and loan rates are linked to the Fed, the decision affects pricing across mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, and savings accounts, according to the outlet.

The Fed’s rate level also acts as a reference point for credit conditions in the economy, shaping how costly new borrowing can be for households and how much deposit holders may earn.

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