Federal Reserve hints at interest rate rise but leaves them unchanged for now
by Rupert Neate in New York from on (#FV8E)
Calling economy's job gains 'solid', latest statement leads many to believe Fed chair Janet Yellen is targeting 16-17 September policy meeting for rate hike
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday continued to pave the way for an increase in interest rates as early as September.
The US central bank left its key interest rate unchanged at near zero - where it has been since the 2008 financial crisis - but once again signalled that rates will rise later this year.
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