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Fed Raises Rates After a Pause and Leaves Door Open to More

Federal Reserve officials lifted borrowing costs by a quarter-point after pausing in June. They could rise more, but the central bank is not ready to commit.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Stock Market Slips as Traders Move Cautiously Ahead of Fed Meeting

Stock markets often exhibit caution ahead of major events like Fed meetings, waiting until there is clarity over the central bank’s next move.

By Joe Rennison

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Companies Keep Raising Food Prices, Affecting Fed’s Efforts to Tame Inflation

Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Unilever have each reported raising prices significantly in the second quarter, complicating the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tame inflation.

By J. Edward Moreno

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What Higher Interest Rates Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More

Savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers have faced bigger bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.

By Tara Siegel Bernard