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Fed's Yellen warns against delaying interest rate hikes, speaks of 'uncertainty' over US fiscal policy

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Video. Fed's Yellen warns against delaying interest rate hikes, speaks of 'uncertainty' over US fiscal policy

Updated: 14/02/2017 - 18:59 GMT+1

The US central bank is previewing interest rate rises, with Fed Chair Janet Yellen warning it is "unwise" to wait too long.

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