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Fed hikes rates as federal net interest tops $1 trillion

— The Federal Reserve raised interest rates a quarter point Wednesday, its first increase in three years, a unanimous move that came despite President Donald Trump's demands for cuts, with officials signaling more increases could follow this year.

The increase keeps short-term borrowing costs elevated heading into fall for credit cards and auto loans, and can put upward pressure on mortgage rates t…

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