As the Federal Reserve warns it could continue to raise benchmark interest rates, it raises questions about what it means for the general public. Cheddar News Senior Reporter Chloe Aiello explains the trickle down effect it has on the broader economy, from inching up interest in your savings accounts to forcing large-scale layoffs.
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