After the Fed held its benchmark rate at 3.75% to 4% on October 28, with inflation still well above its 2% goal, Chairman Kevin Warsh announced plans to reduce rate-setting votes over the next two years. Experts say this could extend the wait for borrowers to see lower costs, though financial institutions can still adjust rates whenever market conditions warrant. Credit card rates are edging higher even as the Fed holds, as issuers guard against risk from borrowers who may fall behind on payments, according to LendingTree. Mark Hamrick says the Fed is offering less forward guidance, so the public may have fewer chances to hear why it makes rate decisions. In the meantime, he says shopping around for savings yields remains the best protection for consumers, with some top online accounts offering 4% or more.
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