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Fed Raises Interest Rates, Signals 2 More Hikes This Year

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Posted on June 13, 2018 · The Fed boosted a key interest rate again — its seventh hike since 2015. The move, which was expected, will trigger higher rates on credit cards, home equity lines and other kinds of borrowing.

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Bernanke Delivers First Post-Fed Public Statement On US Economy

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Posted on March 7, 2014 · Closing IHS CERAWeek, former federal reserve chair sounds hopeful.

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