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An increase could help to head off the risks of an overheated economy, according to the latest meeting notes from the Central Bank.
By Craig TorresFebruary 22 -
Meeting notes show some officials say a hike should happen in December.
By Craig TorresNovember 23 -
The Fed chairwoman credits "the continued solid performance of the labor market and our outlook for economic activity and inflation."
By Craig TorresAugust 26 -
While Chairwoman Janet Yellen has repeatedly stated that the Fed is likely to raise interest rates gradually, market volatility and the unexpected dip in job gains have delayed such plans.
By Craig TorresJuly 27 -
Investors see a nearly 80% chance that rates will be unchanged at the next two meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee, according to prices of options on eurodollar futures contracts.
By Craig TorresJuly 1 -
Rates have been on hold amid market volatility and a slowdown in U.S. growth.
By Christopher CondonMay 18 -
The Fed chairwoman says the uncertain global economy still poses risks.
By Craig TorresMarch 29 -
"The winds of change have finally come to the Fed after all these years. Rates are going up. In 2015. Bet on it," said Chris Rupkey, chief financial economist with Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi.
By Craig TorresNovember 19