Fed Signals Plan to Keep Key Rate at Record Low

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18 September 2014 11:30 WIB

Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen speaks during a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington (9/17). The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it plans to keep a key interest rate at a record low for a considerable period because a broad range of U.S. economic measures remain subpar. AP/Susan Walsh

18 September 2014 00:00 WIB

U.S. Federal Reserve Board chair Janet Yellen holds a news conference in Washington (9/17). The Federal Reserve on Wednesday renewed its pledge to keep interest rates near zero for a "considerable time," but also indicated it could raise borrowing costs faster than expected when it starts moving. REUTERS/Gary Cameron

18 September 2014 00:00 WIB

Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen speaks during a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington (9/17). Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen says "it could take until the end of the decade" to shrink the Fed's record investment portfolio to more normal levels. AP/Susan Walsh

18 September 2014 00:00 WIB

18 September 2014 00:00 WIB

U.S. Federal Reserve Board chair Janet Yellen delivers opening remarks at her news conference in Washington (9/17). The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it plans to keep a key interest rate at a record low for a considerable period because a broad range of U.S. economic measures remain subpar. REUTERS/Gary Cameron

18 September 2014 00:00 WIB

U.S. Federal Reserve Board chair Janet Yellen (R) holds a news conference in Washington (9/17). The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it plans to keep a key interest rate at a record low for a considerable period because a broad range of U.S. economic measures remain subpar. REUTERS/Gary Cameron

18 September 2014 00:00 WIB