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LATEST ARTICLES BY Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press

Federal Reserve Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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.