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U.S. Fed holds interest rates but drops reference to future hike possibilitiesThe U.S. Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rates steady for the fourth consecutive decision on Wednesday but did not signal rate cuts were imminent.U.S. NewsJan 31
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U.S. Fed leaves key rate unchanged – but signals future hikes this yearThe Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday but signaled that borrowing costs will likely rise by another half of a percentage point by the end of this year.U.S. NewsJun 14, 2023
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Surge in U.S. spending could force Fed off ‘pause’ in rate hikesCoupled with possible progress on a debt ceiling deal to avoid a catastrophic U.S. default, the data throws doubt on whether the Fed will indeed "pause" its rate-hike campaign.U.S. NewsMay 26, 2023
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U.S. Fed mulled pausing interest rate hikes over risk forecast before pressing aheadSeveral Federal Reserve policymakers last month considered a pause after recent bank failures and a forecast that banking sector stress would tip the economy into recession.U.S. NewsApr 12, 2023
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Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse rattled the U.S. Now, Canada braces for aftershocksSilicon Valley Bank's collapse has some worried about a contagion spreading to financial institutions north of the border. Here's what to know about risks for Canada.MoneyMar 13, 2023
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U.S. Fed raises key rate, signals more to come even as inflation slowsThe Fed could signal that a pause in rate hikes is on the horizon by changing some language in the statement it issues after each policy meeting.U.S. NewsFeb 1, 2023
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U.S. Fed raises key rate 50 basis points, signals more hikes coming in 2023Fed officials have also said they want rates to reach “restrictive” levels that slow growth and hiring and bring inflation down to their annual target of two per cent.U.S. NewsDec 14, 2022
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U.S. inflation slowed to 7.1% in November amid cheaper gas pricesInflation in the United States slowed again last month in the latest sign that price increases are gradually cooling as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates.U.S. NewsDec 13, 2022
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Stocks whipsaw as U.S. Fed signals more rate hikes to comeA 75-basis-point interest rate hike from the U.S. Federal Reserve, coupled with signals rates will continue to rise, send stock markets into a frenzy on Wednesday.EconomySep 21, 2022
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U.S. inflation slowed to 8.3% in August amid lower gas pricesEven if U.S. inflation peaks, economists expect it could take two years or more to fall back to something close to the Fed's annual two per cent target.EconomySep 13, 2022
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