By holding rates steady, the Fed acted as many experts predicted. In its press release, the central bank cited a stable ...

While the Fed doesn't directly set consumer borrowing rates, its decisions significantly influence what Americans pay for everything from mortgages to personal loans and credit card debt.

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How are credit card rates set? The typical credit card rate formula is the Prime Rate plus a profit margin set by the card issuer. On average, this margin often runs between 12 and 13 percent.

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, keeping its benchmark rate — known as the federal funds rate — ...