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US Fed hikes rates in search of ‘timelier’ drop in inflation, sees more tightening ahead

The Fed's Open Market Committee has voted unanimously to raise interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point.

US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh holds a press conference in Washington DC on Sept 16, following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee.

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New centre will help by bringing career guidance, employment support and training advice under one roof.

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