Greenspan says rate rises inevitable as economy gains steam
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan told Congress that extra-low rates must rise at some point as the economy strengthens. He cited strong March job gains totaling 308,000 and renewed pricing pressures from a weaker dollar and a stronger global economy while stressing inflation remains low. Analysts expect an August rate hike, though Greenspan gave no timetable.
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