LATEST ARTICLES BY Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
Powell Likely to Underscore Inflation Concerns Even As Fed Leaves Key Rate Unchanged
For the first time in nearly two years, the Federal Reserve is set Wednesday to keep its key short-term interest rate unchanged for a second straight policy meeting.
US Consumers Keep Spending Amid Inflation, High Interest Rates
An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve shows price increases remained elevated in September amid brisk consumer spending and strong economic growth.