# What Does the Interest Rate Hike Mean for American Consumers?

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- NBC News, 2026-09-17 11:22 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.today.com/video/interest-rates-raised-for-first-time-in-years-how-it-affects-costs-270019653540

> The Federal Reserve raised rates by 0.25% on Wednesday, its first increase since 2023, to help slow inflation. NBC’s Brian Cheung explains the potential effects on credit cards, mortgages, food and gasoline prices.

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