Fed keeps rates at record lows; upbeat on economy

Fed keeps rates at record lows; upbeat on economy
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve sounded a more confident note today that the economy is strengthening but pledged to hold rates at record lows to make sure it gains traction.

Fed Seen as Confident on Economic Recovery

Fed Seen as Confident on Economic Recovery
Bernanke and Colleagues Expected to Deliver Upbeat Assessment, But Keep Interest Rates Steady to Continue Growth

Fed meets as economy shows signs of strengthening

Fed meets as economy shows signs of strengthening
WASHINGTON — With signs mounting the U.S. economy is gaining traction, Federal Reserve policymakers are increasingly focused on when and how they will reverse course and start boosting rates once the recovery is…

Fed expected to keep rates low

Fed expected to keep rates low
WASHINGTON — Confidence is growing that the economic rebound will strengthen. And to make sure it does, the Federal Reserve is considered certain to hold interest rates at record lows when it meets this week.

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Fed poised to keep record-low rates to aid rebound

Fed poised to keep record-low rates to aid rebound
Fed is considered sure to hold rates at record lows even as confidence in recovery grows