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U.S. stocks are climbing Wednesday morning as a modest recovery in oil prices pulls energy companies slightly higher following huge losses a day earlier.

The Federal Reserve is raising its key interest rate for the fourth time this year to reflect the U.S. economy's continued strength but signaling that it expects to slow hikes next year.

Stocks gave up a big rally and took a dive in afternoon trading Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates again and said it plans to keep raising them next year.

The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.

The Latest on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting (all times local): 5:45 a.m.

Below is the statement the Fed released Wednesday after its policy meeting ended: Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in November indicates that the labor market has continued to strengthen and that economic activity has been rising at a strong rate.

The central bank used language in its announcement that signals a more dovish posture to interest rates.

Federal Reserve boosts key interest rate for 4th time this year but signals fewer hikes in 2019.

Experts say home values can continue to rise even as rates increase.

Asian stocks were mixed on Wednesday as traders mulled over the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and weaker-than-expected Japanese trade data.

U.S. stocks climbed Tuesday morning, putting at least a temporary halt to the steep market losses that circled the globe in prior days.

What may happen if the Federal Reserve decides not to hike interest rates.

The Federal Reserve is poised Wednesday to raise its key interest rate for the fourth time this year.

Policymakers at the central bank are widely expected to hike interest rates.

The markets take the Fed seriously, Charles Schwab Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders said.

Trump sent the tweet ahead of the policymakers’ two-day meeting.

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Asian stocks fell on Tuesday, tracking losses on Wall Street as traders braced for an interest rate hike by Federal Reserve.

Schiff says taking the fed funds rate to zero will not prevent a recession and will raise inflation expectations.

U.S. stocks are down again Monday and the S&P 500 is trading near its lowest levels this year as health care stocks stumble.