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Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, market’s rally

The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to keep its target for the federal funds rate at 2 percent. According to the press release, Economic activity expanded in the second quarter, partly reflecting growth in consumer spending and exports. However, the committee echoed concerns over a softening labor market.
The unemployment rate for July rose to [...]

August 5th, 2008 | rp | Comments | Continued