Fed: Rate hikes may be warranted

Saturday, February 24, 2018

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve says it expects the ongoing strength of the U.S. economy will warrant gradual increases in interest rates this year, delivering the same steady-as-it-goes message under new leader Jerome Powell as it had provided under Janet Yellen.

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