Fed expected to inch rates higher today

Tuesday, August 10, 2004

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates a quarter-point today, but with job creation at a near standstill many economists believe the Fed will then put its credit-tightening campaign on hold until after the November elections.

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