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Fed Meeting Holds High Stakes for Biden

The president is counting on the central bank to strike the right balance on jobs and inflation — and to prevent a spiraling financial crisis.

By Jim Tankersley

Banking and Financial Institutions Federal Reserve System Interest Rates Stocks and Bonds United States

Investors Trade Cautiously Ahead of Pivotal Fed Decision

There is widespread uncertainty about whether the Federal Reserve will continue raising rates as the banking industry teeters. “It’s a coin toss now,” one strategist said.

By Joe Rennison

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U.K. Inflation Swings Upward, in a U-Turn

Prices in Britain reversed a recent downward trend, rising by 10.4 percent in the year through February.

By Eshe Nelson

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Where High Interest Rates Have Sent Home Prices Sliding

In Sweden, the central bank’s fight against inflation is crimping economic growth and has contributed to a 15 percent drop in home prices.

By Eshe Nelson

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