TSLA352.840-4.61%
GM80.470-0.17%
F12.310-0.07%
RIVN14.9700.18%
CYD32.6100.17%
HMC32.090-0.4%
TM186.710-1.59%
CVNA63.6203.15%
PAG201.780-5.44%
LAD289.260-13.81%
AN156.800-4.56%
GPI240.930-1.3%
ABG173.950-5.73%
SAH59.850-2.6%
TSLA352.840-4.61%
GM80.470-0.17%
F12.310-0.07%
RIVN14.9700.18%
CYD32.6100.17%
HMC32.090-0.4%
TM186.710-1.59%
CVNA63.6203.15%
PAG201.780-5.44%
LAD289.260-13.81%
AN156.800-4.56%
GPI240.930-1.3%
ABG173.950-5.73%
SAH59.850-2.6%
TSLA352.840-4.61%
GM80.470-0.17%
F12.310-0.07%
RIVN14.9700.18%
CYD32.6100.17%
HMC32.090-0.4%
TM186.710-1.59%
CVNA63.6203.15%
PAG201.780-5.44%
LAD289.260-13.81%
AN156.800-4.56%
GPI240.930-1.3%
ABG173.950-5.73%
SAH59.850-2.6%


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John Murphy on Fed rate hike putting spotlight on auto affordability

- September 17, 2026
The Federal Reserve’s latest rate increase adds another layer of pressure for auto dealers already navigating elevated borrowing costs and affordability challenges. John Murphy, Founder and Managing Partner of Murphy...
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Fed holds interest rates steady as high borrowing costs continue to squeeze car buyers

Fed holds interest rates steady as high borrowing costs continue to squeeze car buyers

- July 30, 2026
On the Dash: Higher interest rates continue to limit affordability and shrink the pool of new-vehicle buyers, with Cox Automotive data showing more than 3 in 10 dealers already citing...
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The Federal Reserve on Wednesday approved a widely anticipated quarter-point cut to its benchmark overnight lending rate.

Fed cuts rates, signals two more before year-end

- September 18, 2025
On the Dash: The Fed cut its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.00%-4.25% and signaled two more cuts before year-end. Weakening labor market conditions, rather than inflation, are...
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On Friday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated the possibility of interest rate cuts in the coming months.

Fed Chair Powell hints at possible rate cuts as risks persist

- August 25, 2025
On the Dash: The Fed chair signaled that interest rate reductions could occur in the coming months, but emphasized that decisions will be data-driven and cautious. Powell noted tariffs are...
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The Federal Reserve voted to hold its benchmark interest rate steady for the fifth time this year, keeping it in the range of 4.25% to 4.50%.

Fed holds rates steady as auto financing improves for top-tier buyers

- July 31, 2025
The Federal Reserve voted to hold its benchmark interest rate steady for the fifth time this year, keeping it in the range of 4.25% to 4.50%, despite growing political pressure...
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Trump urges major Fed rate cuts, questions Powell’s motives, and backs probe into central bank spending and effectiveness.

White House pressure on Fed intensifies as Trump signals Powell’s exit

- July 22, 2025
Tensions between the White House and the Federal Reserve continue to escalate as President Donald Trump sharpens his criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. During a bilateral meeting on Tuesday...
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Fed holds rates steady as economic outlook dims

- June 20, 2025
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged after its fourth Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of 2025, maintaining the federal funds rate at 4.25–4.50% for the fourth consecutive time....
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Auto loan rates, tariffs, and inflation concerns leave car buyers and the Fed both waiting to see what happens next.

Fed holds rates steady as auto market braces for volatility

- May 8, 2025
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday after its third meeting of 2025. This marks the third consecutive month the Fed has held rates steady, and they did not...
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The Fed announced that it is keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at around 4.3% while raising its inflation forecast.

Fed holds rates steady, warns inflation may rise due to tariffs

- March 20, 2025
The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it is to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at around 4.3% while raising its inflation forecast and lowering its economic growth outlook,...
Headlines Articles

Weekly roundup: Trump’s policy agenda, Potential TikTok buyers, UAW wins Stellantis deal

- January 24, 2025
Earlier this week: Trump unveiled a sweeping policy agenda with executive actions on day one of the second term. Trump suggests Musk and Ellison as potential TikTok buyers amid national...
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