The Latest Breaking News from the Federal Reserve

Credit card interest rates have a way of grabbing your attention, especially when they’re hovering near historic highs and showing no signs of returning to the gentler levels of years past. Even with the Federal Reserve signaling a shift toward lower rates, the relief many consumers are hoping for simply…

The Federal Reserve made headlines with its long‑awaited rate cut, and for a brief, shining moment, millions of credit card holders dared to hope. Maybe—just maybe—their sky‑high APRs would finally ease up. Perhaps carrying a balance wouldn’t feel like dragging a boulder uphill. And maybe this was the break everyone…

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If you watched the Federal Reserve cut rates three times in 2025 and thought, “Finally, some breathing room,” you weren’t alone. Millions of cardholders expected lower balances, cheaper interest, and at least a noticeable dip in those brutal APR numbers.