Federal Reserve signals interest rate rise in mid-March to ease inflation

The U.S. Federal Reserve has not yet changed interest rates after two days of meetings, but it has signaled intention to raise them in mid-March.

The central bank's stimulus program, part of economic recovery from the pandemic, will conclude in time for the change.

More from FSN's correspondent Caroline Malone in Washington.

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