09/21/2026
The Federal Reserve recently raised its target interest-rate range by 0.25 percentage points to 3.75%–4.00%, noting that inflation remains elevated. This may mean savings accounts and short-term investments continue to offer attractive yields, while variable-rate debt, mortgages, and other borrowing costs may remain elevated. Bond prices can also fluctuate because they generally move opposite to interest rates. The takeaway is that rate changes affect households differently, so it’s important to consider your cash needs, borrowing costs, and investment time horizon before making financial decisions.