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Fed Holds Rates Steady: Impact on Mortgages, Credit Cards
The Fed just held interest rates steady in its first 2026 move—what does this mean for your mortgage payments, credit card bills, and more? Relief might be slow in coming, but some areas offer hope... click to find out why your wallet feels the pause.
Financial market analysis from 28/01/2026. Market conditions may have changed since publication.
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