Inflation slows, but market still bets on higher rates
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Inflation slowed to its weakest pace for seven months in May, as lower domestic energy prices sparked the second monthly drop in a row.
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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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The U.S. economy grew at a faster   clip and inflation was slower than originally reported in the   second quarter, a government report said on Wednesday,   suggesting the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates steady.
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U.S. consumer prices barely budged  in August and activity at mid-Atlantic factories slumped this  month, according to reports on Thursday seen as boosting  chances of a pause later this year in the Federal Reserve's  drive to raise interest rates.
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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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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady yesterday, extending a yearlong breather for borrowers. Although policy makers observed improvements on inflation, they made clear they were not ready to declare victory on that front.
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Inflation's not the cruel tax it's often made out to be.
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The Fed is tightening, but long-term rates aren't keeping up. Some worry that economic growth will slow.
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Longer-dated Treasuries remained in  demand on Wednesday as investors bet U.S. inflation would stay  restrained, though strength in jobs and housing data took a  toll on shorter-term debt.
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The economic expansion has firmed, yet inflation remains tame, Alan Greenspan, Federal Reserve chairman, said yesterday. That buttressed economists' views that the Fed for now will stick with its gradual approach to raising interest rates.
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WASHINGTON - Consumer prices barely budged last month, suggesting that inflation isn&#39;t currently a problem for the economy and Federal Reserve policymakers can stick with a gradual approach to raising interest rates.
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The dollar was broadly weaker early in  New York on Tuesday, but off its session lows after U.S.  inflation data came in slightly higher than forecast,  suggesting interest rates will continue rising.
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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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Despite a report showing inflation in check, a worsening housing slump and a mixed economic outlook could put the Fed in a tight spot as it considers its next steps.
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Consumer prices barely budged in August, suggesting that inflation isn&#39;t currently a problem for the economy and Federal Reserve policy-makers can stick with a gradual approach to raising interest rates.
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WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady, giving holiday shoppers a reason for some cheer. However, the Fed held back an extra gift Wall Street was hoping for: a signal that rates might actually be lowered soon.
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Faced with a strengthening economy  and scant signs of runaway prices, the Federal Reserve appeared  set to keep interest rates steady on Wednesday while keeping up  a verbal guard against potential inflation.