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Fed hike leaves a 0.48% real-rate cushion against CPI
The Fed’s midpoint is (3.75% + 4.00%) / 2 = 3.875%; CPI at 3.4% leaves 3.875% - 3.4% = 0.475%, rounded to 0.48%.
Sep 26, 2026 6 min read BlackMoney Desk
Markets
The Fed does not set your mortgage rate — and the difference matters
Every cut announcement produces the same headline and the same confusion. What actually moves long-term borrowing costs is a different…
Jul 24, 2026 2 min read BlackMoney Desk