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What to Watch for as the Federal Reserve Meets This Week

Central bankers are expected to leave interest rates steady at a 22-year high of 5.25 to 5.5 percent. Investors are looking for hints at what’s next.

The Bank of Japan said it would be more flexible in how it manages government bond yields, citing rising inflation.

Soaring interest rates have the power to alter the direction of the economy and command the attention of Washington, our columnist says.

The rapid rise in interest rates in recent months has shaken investors and cast a cloud over the economy.

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has threatened to break above 5 percent for the first time in 16 years, rattling the markets.