Nov 4th, 2009 - Wall Street Journal
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THE EVENT: The Federal Reserve's rate-making panel kept interest rates at record-low levels and reiterated it intends to keep them there a while longer. However, the central bankers did slightly boost their outlook for an economic recovery.
THE DETAILS: The Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to maintain fed-fund rates in a range between zero and 0.25%. The panel added interest rates should continue to remain "exceptionally low" for "an extended period."
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