NYT
The Economy Got Used to Low Borrowing Costs. Their Exit Could Pose Risks.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates near zero for approximately two decades before beginning to raise them. Economists and policymakers have identified the transition to higher borrowing costs as a period requiring adjustment for financial markets and borrowers across the economy. The exact timing and pace of further rate changes remain subject to Fed decisions.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/22/business/bonds-borrowing-costs-economy.html
