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Article NPR Economy

The rising cost of borrowing piles more financial pressure onto consumers

NPR Economy October 1, 2026 · 9:34 pm Read Original
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Mortgage rates are at their highest level in almost three years. The rising cost of borrowing is driving life's major purchases further out of reach.

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Source NPR Economy
Published Oct 1, 2026 · 9:34 pm
Article ID u9w4eap
Original URL Open source
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Pessimistic -25.0
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