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The Federal Reserve Building stands in Washington April 3, 2012. Investors are awaiting minutes from the U.S. Federal Open Market Committee’s March 13 meeting that may provide clues on any potential quantitative easing. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES – Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) – RTR30AAA
US Fed Raises Benchmark Interest Rate
Washington- The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised the benchmark interest rate a quarter point, amid rising inflation, the second increase since President Donald Trump’s election and only the third in a decade. But Fed Chair Janet Yellen said policymakers...Caption:
No surprise for Wall Street.
Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bllomberg
Fed Raises Expectations of a Post-Election Hike
As predicted, the Federal Reserve refrained from any new policy measures this week. In doing so, it avoided being subjected to uncomfortable political scrutiny just six days before the U.S. presidential election. Yet through words and its members’ vote, the...Caption:
Photographer: Xaume Olleros/Bloomberg
