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Poorer Americans Are Struggling to Make Ends Meet as Energy Costs Bite, Top Fed Official Warns She Could Back September Rate Hike

Aug 12, 2026 · 08:32 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Poorer Americans Are Struggling to Make Ends Meet as Energy Costs Bite, Top Fed Official Warns She Could Back September Rate Hike

Boston Fed President Susan Collins says lower-income Americans face rising costs and she could support a September rate hike.

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Some families with less money are having a harder time paying bills because energy costs went up. The Fed leader said she might vote to raise interest rates, which could make borrowing money more expensive for everyone.

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