Fed Pivots Toward December Rate Rise Amid Moderate U.S. Growth

  • Officials say they're considering a move at `next' Fed meeting
  • Statement drops warning about global slowdown restraining U.S.

The Fed Rate Rise: Is the Wait Nearly Over?

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Federal Reserve officials pivoted toward a December interest-rate increase, betting that further job gains will lead to higher inflation over time and allow them to close an unprecedented era of near-zero borrowing costs.

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