Fed says US economy still strong enough to handle rate hike


After contracting in the first quarter, the economy is now on track to grow between 1.8 percent and 2.0 percent this year, down from the 2.3-2.7 percent range forecast in March, according to the central bank's latest policy statement and new projections issued by Fed policymakers.

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