Fed Increases Interest Rates Quarter-Point
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The Federal Reserve Board raised short-term interest rates to 1.5 percent. Although the most recent economic indicators are disappointing, board chairman, Alan Greenspan believes that the U.S. economy will continue to grow.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2004
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Unswayed By Storm, Fed Raises Key Rate
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The Federal Reserve Board raised the overnight loan rate a quarter-point to 3.75 percent. The agency believes the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina is temporary.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2005
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The Fed Lifts Rate Again, Despite Rise In Fuel Price
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The Federal Reserve Board raised the short-term interest rate to 4 percent, the highest it has been since June 2001. Further rate hikes are expected in January.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2005
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