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Apple Card Savings APY Rises to 3.5% Following Fed Rate Hike

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 8
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What happened

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The annual interest rate earned on cash held in Apple Card Savings accounts increased to 3.5% annual interest. This account, which is managed by Goldman Sachs, receives funds from Apple Inc.'s cash-back program. The rate increase followed the Federal Reserve's hike of the federal funds rate target range to 3.75% to 4%.

From cultofmac.com

Why it matters

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The rate adjustment reflects the central bank's response to the U.S. economy and its efforts to combat high inflation. The rate increases are a direct consequence of the Federal Reserve's aggressive monetary policy actions.

From cultofmac.com

Who's involved

  • FEDCentral bank whose benchmark rate hikes influence financial products.
  • Apple Inc.Owner of the Apple Card product line.
  • Goldman SachsFinancial institution managing the Apple Card Savings account.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • Goldman SachsSpeculative

    Goldman Sachs might face increased operational costs due to the higher APY on the managed savings account.

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. FED raising interest rates is projected to negatively impact lending across the financial services sector.Sub-event
  2. FED rate hikes are affecting consumer savings rates, managed by Goldman Sachs for Apple Card holders.1 source

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