Fed officials say more rate hikes ahead (Reuters) word look up  

yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/business/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051019/bs_nm/economy_fed_beigebook_dc">Federal Reserve building in Washington D.C. Business activity increased across the country in September and through early October, but hurricane damage weighed on some regions and higher energy costs pushed prices up, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday. (Evan Vucci/Reuters)" border="0" />Reuters - A chorus of Federal Reserve officials said on Wednesday U.S. interest rates needed to rise further to keep inflation at bay, but how much further would depend on shifting and uncertain economic winds.