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Federal Reserve’s June Meeting: What to Watch

Central bankers are expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, but the decision is an unusual nail-biter. Also: Keep an eye on the economic forecasts.

By Jeanna Smialek

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U.S. Inflation Cools as Fed Plots Next Interest Rate Move

Consumer prices rose at the slowest pace in more than two years, an encouraging sign for policymakers as they plot their next interest rate move.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Stocks Climb as Inflation Continues to Cool

The S&P 500 has climbed more than 20 percent from a 2022 low, a marker of a new phase of exuberance in the markets.

By Joe Rennison

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Britain Braces for High Rates as Inflation Signals Get Stronger

Wage growth has increased faster than expected, and investors are betting the Bank of England will have to keep interest rates higher for longer.

By Eshe Nelson