Topic: U.S. Federal Reserve
Commodities rise after Fed leaves rates low
AP News
Commodities prices rise after Fed leaves interest rates at record lows, dollar slidesMetals, energy and grain prices rose Tuesday as the Federal Reserve left interest rates at record lows, which pushed down the dollar. The Fed concluded that the U.S. job market is stabilizing, but also that consumers may ...
Fed holds near-zero rates, to keep them for 'extended period'
AFP Global Edition
The Federal Reserve on Tuesday maintained its near zero benchmark interest rate, saying it expects to hold the "exceptionally low" rate "for an extended period." After a one-day meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 9-1 to keep the federal funds rate -- at which banks charge each other for ...
A look at the Fed's January, March statements
AP News
A look at the Fed's evolving thoughts on the economy, inflation and interest ratesA comparison of the Federal Reserve's statement on the economy and its policy positions from its last meeting on Jan. 26-27 and the meeting Tuesday. LABOR MARKETS January: "The deterioration in the labor market is ...
US Fed expected to hold rates at record lows
AFP Global Edition
US Federal Reserve policy makers held a meeting Tuesday widely expected to keep interest rates at record lows as financial markets looked for signals of future monetary policy tightening. Central bank chief Ben Bernanke chaired the one-day session of the Federal Open Market Committee, which analysts expect to be a ...
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