When the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, borrowing money becomes more expensive for consumers and businesses. Higher rates increase the cost of mortgages, car loans, credit cards, and business loans, which encourages people and companies to spend and borrow less. As demand for goods and services slows, businesses face less pressure to raise prices. This reduction in spending helps cool the economy and slows the rate at which prices increase, allowing inflation to move back toward a more stable level. In this way, the Federal Reserve uses higher interest rates as a tool to reduce inflation and maintain economic stability. | I Am Auntie Kee | September 23, 2026
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