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The U.S. central bank said it was "closely monitoring" global economic and financial developments, but maintained an otherwise upbeat view of the U.S. economy. Bobbi Rebell reports.
The U.S. central bank made no changes to interest rates, and signaled there would be fewer increases this year than had previously been expected. Bobbi Rebell reports.
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday in its last policy decision before the U.S. election, but signaled it could hike in December as the economy gathers momentum and inflation picks up.
Facebook mobile advertising soared, lifting results. The Fed kept interest rates steady, and stocks lost ground. Bobbi Rebell reports.
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady and indicates that moderate U.S. economic growth would allow it to tighten its policy this year. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde says the institution will freeze borrowing costs again on Thursday but warns that inflation could pick up again in the near term, in an apparent pushback against market hopes of early rate cuts in 2024. It is the second time in a row the central bank has held rates, following a run of historic hikes to tame runaway price rises. SOUNDBITE
The US Federal Reserve has voted to hold interest rates at a 22-year high for a second straight meeting. "Today we decided to leave our policy interest rate unchanged," announces Fed chair Jerome Powell. SOUNDBITE
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announces that the US Federal Reserve has voted to keep interest rates at a 22-year high, between 5.25 percent and 5.50 percent. SOUNDBITE