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U.S. Fed: New rate hike likely coming 'soon'

May 25, 2017 - 10:35 AM

Most analysts expect two more rate increases this year likely in June and in September but there are now doubts over that schedule

RATE HIKE. Federal Reserve Board Chair Janet Yellen holds a news conference after the central bank announced an increase in the benchmark interest rate following a Federal Open Market Committee meeting on December 14, 2016 in Washington, DC. File photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP

U.S. Fed raises benchmark interest rate a quarter point

Mar 16, 2017 - 7:55 AM

But US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen says they have yet to discuss the potential impact of US President Donald Trump s planned tax cuts and infrastructure spending

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 15: Federal Reserve Board Chairwoman Janet Yellen holds a news conference following a meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee March 15, 2017 in Washington, DC. Yellen announced that the Fed raised its benchmark interest rate for the third time since the 2009 global financial crisis, earlier than markets anticipated at the beginning of this year. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP

Citing Trump 'uncertainty,' Fed says faster rate hikes possible

Jan 05, 2017 - 1:05 PM

US President elect Donald Trump s pledge to slash taxes and ramp up infrastructure spending could boost demand above sustainable levels

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 14: Federal Reserve Board Chair Janet Yellen holds a news conference after the central bank announced an increase in the benchmark interest rate following a Federal Open Market Committee meeting December 14, 2016 in Washington, DC. With unemployment low and concern over inflation on the rise, the central bank decided to raise the federal interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, moving from 0.25-0.50 percent to a range of 0.50 and 0.75 percent. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP

US Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate on hold

Sep 22, 2016 - 11:10 PM

Fed Chair Janet Yellen denies that politics is a factor in the decision making of the Federal Open Market Committee

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen speaks during a press conference following the announcement that the Fed will leave rates unchanged, in Washington, DC, September 21, 2016. The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the sixth straight meeting Wednesday, saying it needs to see more signs of strength in the US economy. / AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB

Divided Fed wanted to keep rate 'options open'

Aug 18, 2016 - 11:25 PM

Minutes of the US Federal Reserve s July meeting show inflation is foremost on policy makers minds

(FILES) This file photo taken on August 9, 2011 shows the US Federal Reserve building in Washington, DC. US Federal Reserve policy makers last month believed risks to the US economy had lessened but wanted to keep their interest rate policy "options open", according to minutes released August 17, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / KAREN BLEIER

Fed leaves rates unchanged but says US economy improving

Jul 28, 2016 - 5:00 PM

There s still the possibility of an increase in the benchmark federal funds rate by December

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 27: American flags are displayed outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during the evening of July 27, 2016 in New York City. The dollar fell Wednesday as the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest policy statement caused investors to reassess expectations for interest rate increases in the coming months. Kena Betancur/Getty Images/AFP

US economy still tracking 'modest' growth – Fed report

Jul 14, 2016 - 6:00 PM

The outlook was generally positive across broad segments of the economy including retail sales manufacturing and real estate says the US Federal Reserve

epa05344762 US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen (C) attends an open meeting of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, with Vice Chair Stanley Fischer (L) and Federal Reserve Governor Daniel Tarullo (R); at the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building, in Washington, DC, USA, 03 June 2016. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS

Fed was divided in June over hiking interest rates soon

Jul 07, 2016 - 1:30 PM

Almost all participants said the weak May labor report led to growing uncertainty according to minutes of the meeting

epa05367807 US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen speaks at a press conference after announcing that the Federal Reserve plans to leave interest rates unchanged in Washington, DC, USA, 15 June 2016. Yellen hinted that the Federal reserve may still increase interest rates on two occasions before the end of the year. EPA/JIM LO SCALZO

Fed keeps interest rate steady as Brexit vote looms

Jun 16, 2016 - 4:35 PM

It is a decision that could have consequences for economic and financial conditions in global financial markets says Janet Yellen about Britain s June 23 referendum

epa05367974 US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen speaks at a press conference after announcing that the Federal Reserve plans to leave interest rates unchanged in Washington, DC, USA, 15 June 2016. Yellen hinted that the Federal reserve may still increase interest rates on two occasions before the end of the year. EPA/JIM LO SCALZO

Fed minutes: Door still open for a June rate hike

May 19, 2016 - 3:00 PM

US central bank policymakers are unexpectedly open to a rate hike in June

epa05288807 Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Janet Yellen, with Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer (L) and Governor Daniel Tarullo (R), participates in a meeting 'to discuss a proposed rule to establish the Net Stable Funding Ratio, as well as a proposed rule establishing restrictions on qualified financial contracts of systemically important banking organizations.' at the Federal Reserve in Washington, DC, USA, 03 May 2016. EPA/SHAWN THEW

Fed frets less over world economy; June rate hike odds rise

Apr 28, 2016 - 3:35 PM

The Federal Open Market Committee simply says it will closely monitor inflation indicators and global economic and financial developments

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on April 27, 2016 in New York, New York. In a not unexpected move, Federal Reserve officials left short-term interest rates unchanged Wednesday citing lingering concerns about low inflation and global economic developments. Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP

Yellen confident in US growth but stresses 'gradual' rate hikes

Mar 30, 2016 - 1:55 PM

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen says the US economy is remarkably resilient but there are broader concerns about global financial developments

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 29: Federal Reserve Board Chairwoman, Janet Yellen speaks at the Economic Club of New York on March 29, 2016 in New York City. Due to an easing of domestic financial conditions, Yellen said that growth in the United States economy remained on track. Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP

US dollar gains ahead other currencies

Aug 13, 2013 - 10:00 AM

The dollar Monday advanced against other major currencies ahead of a busy week of US economic data that could speed a shift towards more restrictive US monetary policy