Fed holds rates steady, stays inflation wary
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The U.S. Federal Reserve held benchmark interest rates steady at 5.25 percent on Wednesday for a fifth straight meeting, while maintaining a warning on the risk of inflation.
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WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve policy makers held a short-term interest rate steady yesterday, saying that inflation remains too high but should drift lower over time as energy prices fall and the economy slows.
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Even with the surge of energy prices, Fed policy-makers said &#39;inflation and longer-term inflation expectations remain well-contained.
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The US Federal Reserve opts to keep interest rates on hold for the fourth successive month amid signs of a slowing economy.
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U.S. stocks were little changed on Monday as investors kept cautious a day before a Federal Reserve rate-setting meeting expected to keep rates unchanged.
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The dollar held firm on Thursday on expectations that the Federal Reserve would keep raising rates at a measured pace, while rising oil prices undermined the yen.
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The U.S. Federal Reserve on   Wednesday held its benchmark interest rate steady for a second   straight meeting, saying that while inflation risks remain,   they should abate as economic growth slows.
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Consumer prices calmed in November, helped by smaller hikes in energy and food. That means the Federal Reserve probably will continue raising interest rates only gradually to keep inflation under control.
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BusinessWeek Online - The Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady at its Sept. 20 monetary policy meeting. Economic reports coming out over the next week are likely to back up the Fed's view of the economy and provide more ammunition to keep rates on hold.
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The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged on Tuesday, but economists still expect the central bank to raise rates early next year.
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Data released on Friday showed the   U.S. economy slowing with inflation in check last month,   providing further support for the Federal Reserve to hold   interest rates steady when it meets next week.
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Recent action by the Federal Reserve is likely to calm troubled  U.S. markets, but inflation remains a worry, a top U.S. central bank official said on Friday.
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US Federal Reserve said Wednesday that rate hikes can continue at a &quot;measured pace&quot; as &quot;inflation and longer-term inflation expectations remain well contained&quot;.
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Federal Reserve policymakers held short-term interest rates steady today, but indicated they remain ready to raise borrowing costs if strong economic growth fuels inflation pressures.
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The dollar held firm on Thursday on  expectations that the Federal Reserve would keep raising rates  at a measured pace, while rising oil prices undermined the yen.
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India's central bank keeps interest rates on hold, saying inflation is still the main threat.
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WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged today for a second straight month, and many analysts think there won't be any more rate increases this year.