Stocks Rise After Fed Stands Pat on Rates
New York AP reports stocks edged higher as the Federal Reserve signaled no rush to raise rates from near zero. The central bank said the economy is strengthening but not sufficiently to suggest an imminent hike, keeping rates at historic lows for over six years to support borrowing and investment.
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Gaston Pub Owner Bans Trans Fat Foods Amid FDA Move
Freeman's Pub on West Main Avenue follows a rule against ingredients with three red flags: more than four items, any trans fat, or monosodium glutamate. The FDA urges restaurants and manufacturers to phase out hydrogenated oils within three years, citing links to stroke, heart disease, and cholesterol changes.
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Public health clash over hydrogenated oil ban
Freeman cautions the ban helps consumers but harms some restaurants by raising costs across the industry as chains chase efficient ingredient sourcing. Mills argues health gains outweigh inconvenience and will benefit children now and in the future.
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