Federal Reserve suggests it's closer to slowing bond purchases

Thursday, June 20, 2013

WASHINGTON -- Chairman Ben Bernanke ended weeks of speculation Wednesday by saying the Federal Reserve likely will slow its bond-buying program later this year and end it next year because the economy is strengthening.

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