Powell: Fed Is Likely to Raise Rates in December

Federal Reserve Chair nominee Jerome Powell testified before the Senate Banking Committee on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. Mr. Powell said he expects the central bank to continue raising interest rates gradually, adding indicated the Fed is likely to raise rates in December. He also defended the independence of the Fed. Photo: AP

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