Interest rates

It all depends on how much inflation the central bank sees in the economy.

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Consumer loans and credit cards are sensitive to interest rate hikes. Long-term government bonds could also rise, affecting mortgages. But banks may not raise rates by much, to stay competitive.

Despite Federal Reserve action, inflation may persist for homes, but gasoline and food prices may respond more quickly.

The U.S. economy will need to keep improving in order for rates to go up.

Wealthy people and their savings are driving down interest rates, a recent paper suggests. Marketplace contributor Chris Farrell explains it.

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The Fed has a dual mandate to control inflation as well as unemployment, unlike other central banks.