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The Federal Reserve could discuss yield curve control, but some feel it may not be needed.

Without a return of inflation, rate hikes are off the table, according to Charles Evans, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

The U.S. central bank should consider holding off on raising interest rates until inflation is above its 2% target, Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker said.

A top Federal Reserve official is issuing a warning about fast-growing and largely unregulated shadow lenders.

Uncertainty makes downside risks prevalent, and the Fed will need to be accommodative when the crisis ends, according to Lael Brainard.

Wide-spread mask wearing and following other health-care measures will be vital to economic growth in the U.S., said Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert Kaplan.

Economic activity in parts of the U.S. is showing signs of leveling off amid a resurgence in coronavirus cases, according to Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic.

The minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee's June meeting were released on Wednesday and there was much discussion about yield curve control.

Two Federal Reserve presidents said the central bank is committed to fighting racism as an economic issue.

With interest rates expected to stay near zero for the foreseeable future, the market expects the Fed to implement yield curve control.