# Can US Consumers Afford Another Fed Rate Hike?

https://mins.news/en/video/67703

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-09-21 16:53 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1ssvUQHqGI

> US consumers are cutting spending as borrowing costs rise, while supply shocks continue to push inflation higher. Markets are pricing in nearly a 73% chance of a rate hike next week, raising the question of whether tighter policy can cool prices without placing deeper pressure on households.

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