The Federal Reserve has reiterated its plans to keep rates close to zero until mid-2013, saying it "seeks to foster maximum employment and price stability".
Consequently, the Committee will maintain its target range for the federal funds rate between 0 and 1/4%, saying it expects that economic conditions are unlikely to warrant exceptionally low levels for the federal funds rate between now and mid-2013.
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