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Large, active hedge funds shorted Comex futures because of the risk of higher U.S. interest rates, driving down prices of the metal, an analyst says.

Two more increases are projected for this year, signaling more vigilance as the target approaches.

A March 10 employment report is the most significant data report before decision day, March 15.

An increase could help to head off the risks of an overheated economy, according to the latest meeting notes from the Central Bank.

From regulators to technology providers to CEOs, these are the players who will remake wealth management in 2017.

The move will potentially lead to marginally higher borrowing costs for consumers and companies while giving savers a boost.

Meeting notes show some officials say a hike should happen in December.

The Fed chairwoman warned of the risks attached to waiting too long before raising rates.

Accelerating inflation will be a focus of next month’s meeting.

Three officials, the most since December 2014, dissented in favor of an immediate quarter-point hike.

Janet Yellen will frame a decision this week to forgo an interest rate increase as necessary to achieve the Fed’s economic goals. Donald Trump and his supporters are likely to frame it as political.

The Fed chairwoman credits "the continued solid performance of the labor market and our outlook for economic activity and inflation."

Investors will listen closely for additional clues on timing for a rate hike when Fed leaders meet at an upcoming symposium.

Investors have once again taken a liking to taxable bond funds — a marked difference from last year. Advisers may find that clients are taking notice, too.

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.

Even as markets regain footing after vote turmoil, there is still a “dark cloud” that advisers must be ready to discuss, says Greg Valliere, chief strategist for Horizon Investments.

Britain's vote to leave the European Union will almost certainly have repercussions for the Federal Reserve -- and those could play out over days or months.

Here’s what to listen for when Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen speaks later on Wednesday.

The Federal Reserve chairwoman was mum about when there might be another hike, which for some suggests she's not in a hurry.

Rates have been on hold amid market volatility and a slowdown in U.S. growth.