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Survey suggests consumers are waiting for Fed rate decision before next big financial move

Aug 20, 2024
The Nerd Wallet survey found many respondents are waiting for lower interest rates before borrowing to buy a car or refinance a loan.
Roughly a quarter of NerdWallet survey respondents reported that they're waiting to buy a car until the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates.
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