The Federal Reserve controls the Fed Funds rate, the interest rate banks charge each other for borrowing short-term funds. The Fed Funds rate went down to 4% after the Fed cut rates on October 29, 2025. The Prime Rate is based on the Fed Funds rate. The Prime Rate is set by large banks and…

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