ALISON KOSIK, CNN MONEY CORRESPONDENT: decision. You know, this is what's really kept the market on edge lately. We've seen these wild swings in the market because there is a big question mark about what the Fed's going to do. But the reality is even if the Federal Reserve holds off on raising rates, it's going to eventually raise them. Because the economy's not in crisis mode anymore. And the fed wants to get its target rate back to some kind of normal level. But you're seeing this hesitation, Carol, because the economy -- everyone wants to know if the economy has really turned the corner enough to warrant the fed to pull the trigger. But whatever it decides, it's going to impact everybody because the higher interest rates mean that it's going to raise how much it costs to borrow money. On your car loans, your mortgages, your credit cards, all of these rates will go up. You'll especially notice it if you've got a variable rate credit card, you'll feel it right away. But if you look overall, the rate hikes are really going to be gradual. And you shouldn't see any massive jumps. That's the one thing the fed is going to really try to avoid because it's going to raise rates very slowly. But bottom line here, borrowing money is going to get a little more expensive. But this is a necessary step for the fed to get the economy and its policies back to normal. But the question is, will that rate hike happen in September, or will it happen in October or December? That is the question, Carol.</s>COSTELLO: All right. We'll check back with you tomorrow. Still to come in the NEWSROOM, the stage is set. The lights are ready. And that means it's almost show time. Coming up next, we'll take you behind the scenes as crews put the finishing touches on tonight's debate.
Markets Flat Ahead of Fed Rate Decision