Home / TechnologyTechnologyCNETTechnologyCNET·Sep 16, 2026·1 min readInterest Rates Just Went Up. Here’s Why Consumer Tech Might Cost Even MoreThe Federal Reserve hiked interest rates. Now, if you want to finance a tech upgrade, you’ll pay more in interest.View original source — CNET ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesBusinessThe New York TimesBusinessSep 16, 2026 · 1 minWhy the Fed Might Raise Interest Rates When Borrowing Costs Are SurgingThe New York TimesBusinessThe New York TimesBusinessSep 16, 2026 · 1 minHow the Fed’s Interest Rate Increase Affects Your FinancesThe New York TimesBusinessNPRBusinessSep 16, 2026 · 1 minThe Fed is expected to raise interest rates for the first time in 3 yearsNPRBusinessCNBCBusinessSep 16, 2026 · 1 minFed raises rates: What it means for your credit cards, mortgages, savings accounts and auto loansCNBC
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