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Bank of Japan Edges Toward Letting Rates Rise

Bank of Japan takes a step toward allowing interest rates to rise, saying it will be more flexible in managing its bond market.

By Ben Dooley

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Former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke on Inflation, Bank Runs and More

The former Fed chairman shared his thoughts with our columnist.

By Jeff Sommer

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The Fed Has Targeted 2% Inflation. Should It Aim Higher?

After raising interest rates again, the Federal Reserve will soon have to consider how much pain it is willing to inflict in its fight against inflation, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

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Will the Fed Keep Tightening as Banks Fail?

By quietly shedding billions in assets, the Fed is making conditions tighter for banks, home buyers and investors, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer