The Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to reaffirm its intention to keep U.S. interest rates at ultra-low levels for a long time to support the economy, even as signs of recovery accumulate.

Faced with lurking dangers to the budding recovery, Federal Reserve policymakers are sure to leave a key interest rate at a record low to entice Americans to spend more and help the economic turnaround gain traction.

Oil prices fell slightly to near $79 a barrel Wednesday in Asia despite an unexpected drop in U.S. crude supplies which suggested demand may be picking up.

The World Bank raised its 2009 growth forecast for China from 7.2 percent to 8.4 percent but warned Wednesday a sustained recovery will require a shift in the economy to emphasize consumer spending instead of industry and investment.

SINGAPORE—-Visa Inc. , the world’s largest retail electronic payments network, today extended the global reach of its Visa Money Transfer Service to greater China and the United Arab Emirates, two of the world’s most active territories for international remittance.

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.—-DataSouce Mobility is proud to announce the launch of a subsidiary company, VetSource Mobility. VetSource Mobility will provide mobility solutions to the Federal Government and Government Contractors through Executive Order 13360, as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business .

Oil prices fell slightly to near $79 a barrel Wednesday in Asia despite an unexpected drop in U.S. crude supplies which suggested demand may be picking up.