US budget deficit totals $107.1 billion in August
The federal government recorded a deficit of $107.1 billion in August, slightly lower than the July deficit.
Rates rise at weekly US Treasury bill auction
Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills rose in Monday's auction with rates on three-month bills climbing to their highest level since late 2008.
Rates rise at weekly US Treasury bill auction
Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills rose in Monday's auction with rates on three-month bills climbing to their highest level since late 2008.
Municipal-bond week in review: Yields climb
Yields for municipal bonds climbed this week, and the 10-year yield on the AP Municipal Bond index hit its highest level in a month.
Stocks See Biggest Drop Since June as Rate-Hike Fears Grip Wall Street
U.S. equity markets experienced a steep selloff on Friday after comments from a voting member of the Federal Reserve’s policy-setting committee suggested a September rate hike was still a possibility.
Stocks See Biggest Drop Since June as Rate-Hike Fears Grip Wall Street
U.S. equity markets experienced a steep selloff on Friday after comments from a voting member of the Federal Reserve’s policy-setting committee suggested a September rate hike was still a possibility.
Carl Icahn: Investors should be worried
Carl Icahn reacts to Mark Cuban
Greece says has 'full trust' in deficit stats during bailout
A deputy finance minister in Greece says his government has "full trust" in the budget deficit data issued by the country's independent statistics authority, as the agency's former director faces trial for allegedly inflating the figures.
Greece says has 'full trust' in deficit stats during bailout
A deputy finance minister in Greece says his government has "full trust" in the budget deficit data issued by the country's independent statistics authority, as the agency's former director faces trial for allegedly inflating the figures.
US average 30-year mortgage rate rises to 3.46 percent
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week amid expectations in financial markets that an increase in interest rates by the Federal Reserve may be on the horizon.
US average 30-year mortgage rate rises to 3.46 percent
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week amid expectations in financial markets that an increase in interest rates by the Federal Reserve may be on the horizon.
WHY IT MATTERS: Debt
THE ISSUE: The federal government is borrowing about 1 out of 7 dollars it spends and steadily piling up debt — to the tune of about $14 trillion held by investors.
Rates on US Treasury bills rise at weekly auction
Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills rose in Monday's auction, with rates on six-month bills climbing to their highest level since March.
Fed Head Yellen Keeps ETF Traders on Their Toes
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen maintained her view on the U.S. economy in her much-anticipated Jackson Hole speech on Friday.
Fed Head Yellen Keeps ETF Traders on Their Toes
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen maintained her view on the U.S. economy in her much-anticipated Jackson Hole speech on Friday.
Interest rates rise at weekly auction of US Treasury bills
Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills rose in Monday's auction, with rates on six-month bills climbing to their highest level since late May.
Interest rates rise at weekly auction of US Treasury bills
Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills rose in Monday's auction, with rates on six-month bills climbing to their highest level since late May.
Markets Right Now: US stocks edge lower
The latest on developments in global financial markets (all times local): 11:45 a.m.
Markets Right Now: US stocks edge lower
The latest on developments in global financial markets (all times local): 11:45 a.m.
NY Fed's Dudley: The Bond Market is 'Stretched'
New York Fed Head Dudley sends a warning signal to owners of U.S. government debt.