Policymakers keep the rate at zero to 0.25% and vow to hold it low for an 'extended period. They continued to appear relatively upbeat about the economy in their post-meeting statement. Steady as it goes, Federal Reserve policymakers declared in their post-meeting statement Tuesday.
Fed Leaves Benchmark Short-term Rate Unchanged
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Tue, 03/16/2010 - 2:45pm
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