US Fed begins meet with rate hike on the cards

The US Federal Reserve began a two-day meeting on Tuesday, having signalled it is likely to raise the benchmark interest rate as the world's largest economy gains steam.Any increase in the key federal funds rate would come a bit earlier than had been expected at the start of the year, with central bankers prodded by continued strong job creation and accelerating inflation.The Fed move would come just as President Donald Trump lays the groundwork for expansionary economic policies, having pledged