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Rolling coverage of reaction to the FOMC statement and Yellen’s press conference
Central bank lifts short term rates for only second time since financial crisis
If Trump fails to boost jobs and growth, it won’t be because it was impossible
With a US rate increase already expected the focus is on plans for the year ahead
President-elect’s policies are driving up the currency to their own detriment
Some say scope for rises underestimated, but productivity problems overshadow economy
Central bank likely to raise rates on Wednesday but pace of further moves is less clear
Boost to commerce secretary’s role could spark battle with Congress
Washington rhetoric suggests a likely rate rise next week could be first of a series
A permanently higher US growth rate is possible
The prospect of a US rate rise has spurred Beijing into action, writes Tom Mitchell
Chief executives raise hopes at conference of lower taxes and lighter regulations