How to Protect Your Assets Ahead of Fed Interest Rate Hikes

Orange County Register, Sept. 10, 2026-Jeff Lazerson

I bet the Federal Reserve is going to raise its short-term interest rates by one-quarter percent on Sept. 16 after the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee meeting ends.

That means the prime rate will rise to 7% from 6.75%.

The last time the Fed raised interest rates was July 26, 2023.

When it comes to money, especially mortgage money, how does an increase in short-term interests affect long-term interest rates like mortgages? How do you protect yourself before the short-term rates go up?

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