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News · ▼ Bearish · 1 source confirmed · 2026-09-17 19:04 UTC

John Murphy on Fed rate hike putting spotlight on auto affordability - cbtnews.com

Why now

Thesis: Higher rates worsen auto affordability and demand

Catalyst to watch: Fed path or auto sales and financing data

Main risk: Pressures vehicle demand and dealer margins

Why it matters

Higher rates raise auto financing costs, worsening affordability and pressuring vehicle demand and dealer margins.

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