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WATCH: Federal Reserve foresees no interest rate hikes in 2019

The Fed is all but sure to keep its key short-term rate — which can influence mortgages and credit cards — below 2.5 percent.

Federal Reserve says it will be 'patient' on interest rate hikes

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

The Fed's semi-annual report to Congress on monetary policy cites a range of risks to the economy that have developed over the last six months, as well as continued muted inflation as reasons to slow further hikes.

Fed chairman doesn't see signs of economic downturn, yet 'poverty remains a challenge'

By Jeff Amy, Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

In a visit to a historically black university in the Mississippi Delta, Jerome Powell said that many rural areas have not benefited from the national prosperity. He said those areas need special support.

Trump enjoys solid economy ahead of State of the Union, but threats remain

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Despite strong hiring, concerns about headwinds facing the U.S. economy this year have not dissipated.

Trump, Federal Reserve Chair Powell meet over dinner

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

The dinner marks the first time Trump and Powell have met since Trump picked him for the top Fed job in November 2017.

News Wrap: After threat assessment, Trump criticizes 'naive' intelligence officials

In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve kept a key interest rate unchanged and pledged to be patient about ordering future rate hikes. Chair Jerome Powell insisted the cautious response reflects changing economic conditions, not fear of political criticism.

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How the Fed's balance sheet works and why investors care

By Gretchen Frazee

Investors are increasingly turning their attention to the Federal Reserve's balance sheet and whether it could help keep the economy on track or prematurely plunge the nation into another recession. Here's what you need to know.

WATCH: Fed chair makes announcement on interest-rate outlook

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will hold a news conference at 2:30 p.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here.

3 things to watch for from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

The Federal Reserve is set Wednesday to leave its key short-term interest rate alone and to signal that it will remain cautious this year about raising rates further.

Federal Reserve minutes reveal worries over economic risks

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

Threats from volatile stock markets, trade tensions and uncertain global growth made the future path of interest rate hikes "less clear," Federal Reserve officials said during their December meeting.