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FED: Unanimously voted (9-0) to keep the interest rate target range 
at 1.00% to 1.25%. Optimism about economic activity signals still on 
track for December hike. Labor market and economy continue to strengthen 
despite hurricanes. Gasoline prices increased causing a rise in 
inflation, but core inflation remained soft. On a twelve month basis, 
both inflation measures have declined, below 2%. Keeps near-term risk 
assesment "roughly balanced." Household spending expanding at a 
"moderate" rate, business fixed investment rose in recent quarters. See 
MNI main wire. 

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