Nytimes iconNytimesAug 22, 2026

The Economy Got Used to Low Borrowing Costs. Their Exit Could Pose Risks.

After roughly two decades of ultralow interest rates, a period of rapid readjustment is ahead for the United States, the world's largest economy and most important financial system.

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After roughly two decades of ultralow interest rates, a period of rapid readjustment is ahead for the United States, the world's largest economy and most important financial system.

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