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Fed's Waller Says Mortgage Rates, Auto Loan Rates Are Not Low; Loose Financial Conditions' Is Really A Reflection Of Stock Prices; Rates That Affect Regular Americans Are Not Loose; Not Going To Say Wait Until Next Year, But Let's Wait To See Improvement On Inflation; Some Interesting Research Shows Premium For Treasuries Has Gone Away, Also Contributing To Higher Yields

Sep 3, 2026 · 09:00 AM ET· updated 1h ago

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Why It Matters

A Fed leader says interest rates for regular Americans aren't actually super low right now, even though stock prices are high. When deciding what to watch, pay attention to whether regular people's borrowing costs stay high and whether inflation keeps improving—these things matter more than just stock prices alone.

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