Inflation fears led policymakers to consider higher increase before settling for 16th straight quarter-point rise
Pause in campaign of increases may be near
But economic growth will moderate as year progresses
Of 12 districts, New York the only one seen to be slipping
Rule would require large banks operating in the U.S. to enhance risk measurement, management
Investors waiting for Bernanks’s first decision
Bernanke signals campaign to raise rates isn’t over
Starts four-year term
Fed funds rate now 4.5%
Retail sales, jobs increase in most districts