NEW YORK (AP) — Treasury prices dipped slightly Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said the economy was losing strength but held off on taking any new steps to help it.

In a statement released at the end of its two-day meeting, the Fed pointed to a few trouble spots for the U.S. economy, including slower job growth and spending. The Fed also renewed its pledge to help the economy if needed.

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