Federal agencies find no single reason for period of extreme bond market volatility last year
The Treasury Department and other government agencies are unable to pinpoint a single reason for a period of extreme volatility that occurred in the market for Treasury securities on Oct. 15 last year.
CBO forecasts US government ran surplus of $51 billion in June, leaving lower deficit for 2015
The Treasury Department releases federal budget data for June at 2 p.m. Eastern on Monday.
US stocks move higher in early trading as Greece moves closer to a debt deal with creditors
U.S. stocks are opening higher on speculation that Greece will be able to forge a deal with creditors this weekend to secure its future in the euro.
Stocks open with solid gains in US, following rebounds in European and Chinese markets
U.S. stocks are opening with big gains Thursday, bouncing back from losses a day earlier, as investors speculate that last-ditch talks between Greece and its creditors will produce an agreement.
US stock market heads lower as European leaders meet to discuss Greece's tottering finances
U.S. stocks are edging lower in early trading as European leaders meet to discuss Greece's strained finances.
From Grexit to Grimbo: A guide to the strange lingo used to describe the Greek debt crisis
Greece's debt crisis has spawned its own awkward argot.
Rates mixed at weekly US Treasury auction with 3-month bills unchanged and 6-month bills lower
Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills were mixed in Monday's auction with rates on three-month bills unchanged while rates on six-month bills dipped to the lowest level in two weeks.
It's not over yet: Vetoes will bring Maine lawmakers back to Augusta in mid-July
The $6.7 billion state budget may be in place, but Maine lawmakers don't get to clear off their desks just yet.
Greece referendum: Voters perplexed, rival campaigns rush to deliver message
Rival campaigns in Greece's bailout referendum end Friday, with rallies planned in Athens for "Yes" and "No" supporters — at the same time.
Global stock markets gain as strong US payroll data eclipse Greek risk
Global stocks were higher on Thursday as expectations for solid U.S. jobs data overshadowed worries about Greek debt.
Germany resists debt relief for Greece, but benefited from such a plan after WWII
Forgiving debt, if done right, can get an economy back on its feet.
US stock indexes open higher, a day after a plunge, as investors speculate on late Greek deal
U.S. stocks moved higher in early trading on speculation that the Greek government is considering a last-minute attempt to break the deadlock between the country and its creditors.
Asian stock markets bounce back but risk of Greece crisis spreading still worries investors
Asian stock markets bounced back Tuesday, recouping some of the previous day's sharp losses, but investors remained worried the crisis in Greece could spread to other financially weak countries.
US stocks open lower, but declines are not as steep as in Europe as Greece shutters its banks
U.S. stocks fell in early trading Monday as concerns mount over Greece's debt woes.
Rates rise at weekly US Treasury auction with 6-month bills hitting highest level since March
Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills rose in Monday's auction, with rates on six-month bills climbing to the highest level since late March.
US stock indexes move higher in morning trading, while China's market plunges after long rally
U.S. stocks were mostly higher in morning trading Friday as negotiators continued to work toward a solution to Greece's debt problems.
US stocks edge higher in early trading following an encouraging report on consumer spending
U.S. stocks are edging higher in early trading Thursday as investors were encouraged by a report showing a strong rise in consumer spending.
US stocks rise amid optimism on Greece; Cigna jumps after rejecting Anthem's 'inadequate' bid
U.S. stocks moved higher in early trading Monday on hopes of a breakthrough in Greece's bailout discussions with its creditors.
Rates mixed at weekly US Treasury bill auction; 3-month bills stay at lowest level since 2011
Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills were mixed in Monday's auction, with rates on three-month bills holding at their lowest level since late 2011 while rates on six-month bills declined.
GOP presidential candidate Rand Paul offers 'fair and flat tax' plan to 'blow up' tax code
Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul is calling for a "fair and flat tax" that he says would "blow up" the nation's tax code.