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Here's the latest sticker shock: Borrowing for a mortgage -- or a car

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The Prosecution's Case: A Financial Crisis Linked to Trump's Policies

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Real event · international · 2026-10-07

Here's the latest sticker shock: Borrowing for a mortgage -- or a car

Final verdict announced: October 8, 2026 at 6:01 AM ET

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Here's the latest sticker shock: Borrowing for a mortgage -- or a car

The cost of loans for cars and higher education are among the borrowing costs affected.

The documented connection: No documented connection · Authority: none

What the record shows

Borrowing costs for various loans have increased significantly.

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