Fed 'uncertain' about inflation
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The US Federal Reserve left rates on hold in January amid uncertainty about the future path of inflation, minutes show.
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LINCOLN, Nebraska  - U.S. Federal Reserve   officials expressed guarded confidence on Wednesday that   inflation will ease, but Jeffrey Lacker, the Fed's most   outspoken hawk, was unconvinced.
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WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve policymakers suggested that &quot;significant&quot; increases in short-term interest rates probably would be needed to keep inflation from becoming a problem, according to minutes released Thursday of their August meeting.
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Concerns about inflation trumped worries about the slumping housing market last month by Federal Reserve officials who voted to hold interest rates steady.
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The Federal Reserve warned that inflation remained a concern, offering little hope that it would cut rates early next year.
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ST. LOUIS  - Inflation expectations are "quite well anchored," giving the Federal Reserve breathing room for further possible rate cuts, but there is no clear evidence that a recession is at hand, a top Fed policy-maker said on Wednesday.
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Federal Reserve policy-makers suggested that &quot;significant&quot; increases in short-term interest rates probably would be needed to keep inflation from becoming a problem, according
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Federal Reserve Bank officials said on  Monday financial turmoil has increased risks facing the U.S.  economy, but comments by others suggested there was still  debate about how quickly the central bank would need to act.
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Federal Reserve survey shows uncertainties over energy prices, global terrorism and the presidential election among reasons businesses continue to hold back on hiring, investment.
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When it comes to keeping inflation in check, it&#39;s the non-volatile the Fed is concerned with. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Inflation is the focus today as the government reported its latest numbers and traders wonder
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More U.S. interest rate increases lie ahead, but they would likely not need to be at a faster pace because inflation is contained, Federal Reserve officials said on Friday.
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WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve policy makers suggested ''significant&quot; increases in short-term interest rates probably would be needed to keep inflation from becoming a problem, according to minutes of their August meeting that were released yesterday.
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U.S. interest rates may not be  high enough to quell a recent bout of inflation, Philadelphia  Federal Reserve President Charles Plosser said on Thursday.
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Federal Reserve policy-makers on  Friday indicated they are still wary about the potential upside  risks to inflation despite signs that price pressures may be  abating.
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Some Federal Reserve policymakers worried last month that inflation dangers were growing and that low interest rates might be encouraging excessively risky investments, including speculative home buying.
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U.S. inflation remains well  contained but the Federal Reserve is on high alert for signs of  any pick-up in prices, top policy-makers said on Wednesday.
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FREDERICK, Maryland  - Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Jeffrey Lacker said on Wednesday that figures on inflation excluding food and energy prices have fluctuated, and it is hard to say if core inflation is on a downward path.