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WSJ What’s News

U.S. Households Feel Impact of High Interest Rates

WSJ What’s News

The Wall Street Journal

News, Daily News

4.14.2K Ratings

🗓️ 21 September 2023

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Summary

P.M. Edition for Sept 21. WSJ’s banking reporter Gina Heeb discusses the effects of higher interest rates on U.S. consumers. And reporter Erin Mulvaney explains the legal challenges ahead as U.S. states and local governments try to sue big energy companies over climate change. Plus, Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox and News Corp. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

As a city national client, you get a dedicated team of banking professionals working alongside

0:06.5

you.

0:07.5

From a relationship manager who works with you on everyday business needs, to a business

0:11.4

banker who drives your goals into the future, come in to meet your team at City National

0:16.3

Bank.

0:17.3

See what personal can do for you at CNB.com.

0:29.3

American households feel the pressure from higher interest rates, and US courts are considering

0:35.6

climate lawsuits against major energy companies.

0:39.2

The industry definitely would not want to see these cases end in verdicts against them

0:45.8

obviously because it could be a major financial hit.

0:49.2

Plus, Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman of Fox and News Corp.

0:55.3

This Thursday, September 21st, I'm Sabrina Sidiqi for the Wall Street Journal, sitting

1:00.0

in for Ann Marie for Tolley.

1:02.3

This is the PM edition of What's News, the top headlines and business stories that move

1:07.0

the world today.

1:15.4

A new reality is finally sinking in across American households.

1:19.8

Higher interest rates are here to stay.

1:22.3

The Federal Reserve started aggressively raising rates early last year to curb inflation,

1:27.3

but the higher for longer rates are now taking a toll on households that need to borrow

1:31.6

for major purchases such as homes and cars.

1:35.7

Those who rely on credit card debt, where rates rise along with the market interest rates,

1:40.3

are also feeling the impact.

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