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             US Federal Reserve Retains Economic Stimulus Measures

   by VOA News

   The U.S. central bank has decided to continue with its aggressive
   measures to boost the sluggish U.S. economy.
   After a two-day meeting in Washington, the Federal Reserve said
   Wednesday it would continue to buy $85 billion in U.S. Treasury debt
   and real estate-related securities each month as it attempts to spur
   job creation in the world's largest economy. It also said it would keep
   its benchmark interest rate near zero percent.
   At the same time, the central bank said it is prepared to reduce or
   increase the pace of its purchase of securities depending on whether
   U.S. economic fortunes improve, or falter again.
   In a statement, the Federal Reserve said economic activity in the U.S.
   has been expanding "at a moderate pace," and that hiring has shown some
   signs of improvement in recent months. But it also noted that
   unemployment remains high.
   The U.S. recorded a 7.6 percent jobless rate in March, and analysts are
   predicting the figure will stay the same when the April jobs report is
   released Friday. About 11.7 million U.S. workers are unemployed, with
   millions more working at part-time jobs or filling positions they
   consider beneath their skill level.
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