How Fed interest hikes could affect mortgages, car loans, card rates

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Published
January 26, 2022

How Fed interest hikes could affect mortgages, car loans, card rates

With the Federal Reserve signaling that it will begin raising its benchmark interest rate as soon as March, consumers and businesses will eventually feel it.
Published
January 26, 2022

Fed plans to raise key interest rates as soon as March to cool inflation

The central bank’s actions are sure to make a wide range of borrowing – from mortgages and credit cards to auto loans and corporate credit – costlier over time.
Published
January 26, 2022

Pope’s right knee ligament inflamed, curbing mobility

The 85-year-old pontiff explained to his weekly general audience Wednesday that the condition prevents him from going down the steps of the Vatican audience hall to greet the pilgrims in the crowd.
Published
January 26, 2022

Justice Stephen Breyer to retire, giving Biden a Supreme Court pick

The departure of Breyer, 83, expected over the summer, won’t change the 6-3 conservative advantage on the court because his replacement almost certainly will be confirmed by a Senate where Democrats have the slimmest majority.
Published
January 26, 2022

U.S. new home sales jump in December as prices fall

Sales of new single family homes in December rose to their highest level in 10 months.
Published
January 25, 2022

Museum of Fine Arts in Boston to return painting looted during World War II

The 17th-century landscape has been in the museum's collection since 1982.
Published
January 25, 2022

Judge temporarily restores New York’s mask mandate

As of now, the mandate is in effect until Feb. 1.
Published
January 25, 2022

Capsized boat found near Florida; 39 people missing

A man who was rescued said the vessel was coming from the Bahamas on Saturday night and overturned because of severe weather.
Published
January 25, 2022

COVID-19 vaccine booster drive faltering in U.S.

A new poll finds Americans are more likely to see the initial vaccinations as essential.
Published
January 25, 2022

Prosecutors show video of George Floyd’s last day during ex-officers’ trial

Three former Minneapolis police officers are accused of violating Floyd's civil rights as fellow officer Derek Chauvin killed him.