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What does the Fed's interest rate cut mean for you?

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The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points on Wednesday for the second time this year. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what that means for consumers.

Breakdown
  • The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point for the second time this year.
  • The decision was made due to concerns about weakness in the labor market, even as inflation remains elevated. 22s
  • The rate cut will make borrowing slightly cheaper for consumers, affecting credit cards, auto loans, and adjustable-rate mortgages. 46s
  • Despite the rate cut, many consumers still feel financial pressure as wage growth has not matched rising prices over the past five years. 59s
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