WASHINGTON, D.C.: United States central bankers opened the second day of a key policy meeting on Wednesday, with mounting anticipation of a smaller hike to its benchmark lending rate as inflation showed signs of easing.

The Federal Reserve (Fed) has embarked on an all-out campaign to cool demand in the world's biggest economy, raising rates six times this year, with interest-sensitive sectors like housing already reeling from tightening policy.

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