World's major central banks are struggling to reach 2 pct. inflation target
Is 2 percent inflation too high to reach? The Federal Reserve and European Central Bank have been striving to generate a small dose of inflation — around 2 percent annually, just enough to spur more spending and income but not so much that prices surge out of control.
Stocks move higher in US and Europe as markets regain their footing; China closed for holiday
U.S. and global stocks rose Thursday as a holiday in China gave investors a break from the recent torrid swings in that country's markets.
US stocks move solidly lower, led by declines in energy shares as oil prices sink
Stocks moved lower in mid-morning trading Monday as oil prices fell and investors reacted to signs that the Federal Reserve was still on pace to raise interest rates in September.
Asian stocks fall after Fed official suggests September rate hike still possible
Asian stocks fell Monday after a U.S. Federal Reserve official suggested a September interest rate hike still was possible and Japanese factory activity weakened.
Business events and economic reports scheduled for the coming month
All times are Eastern TUESDAY, Sept. 2 WASHINGTON — Institute for Supply Management releases its manufacturing index for August, 10 a.m.; Commerce Department releases construction spending for July, 10 a.m.
Asian stocks extend global market rally on US economic report; Shanghai up for 2nd day
Asian stocks rose Friday as upbeat U.S. economic data lifted investors' spirits following days of stomach-churning turbulence sparked by a heavy sell-off in China.
US stocks gain after Chinese market surges, US economy grows faster than thought
U.S. stocks climbed in early trading Thursday, extending their recovery from a sharp sell-off that was triggered by concerns about the health of the Chinese economy.
Chinese stock index jumps 5.3 percent as Asian stocks rise in wake of Wall Street's surge
China's main stock market index has surged 5.3 percent, its biggest gain in eight weeks, as Asian markets rose following Wall Street's overnight rebound.
Head of New York Fed: Case for September interest rate hike 'less compelling'
The head of the New York Federal Reserve Bank says he's less inclined to support a Fed rate hike in September amid recent global turmoil, including falling oil prices and a slowdown in China.
Asian stocks rise after rocky start following China rate cut; Shanghai index rebounds
Asian stocks rose Wednesday after a rocky start following Beijing's decision to cut a key interest rate to help stabilize gyrating financial markets and free up more funding to counter short liquidity.
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Survey: Vast majority of economists say Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year
The vast majority of business economists expect the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates before the end of the year, according to a survey released Monday.
Fed Up protest group plans to conduct teach-ins at Fed's annual Jackson Hole conference
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen may be skipping this year's annual gathering of central bank policymakers in Wyoming, but a group of demonstrators will be making their second appearance at the elite gathering.
Even as Fed edges toward a rate increase, here are 5 factors that could forestall a Sept. hike
Thanks to a strengthening U.S. economy, four weeks from now the Federal Reserve is widely expected to engineer its first interest rate hike in nearly a decade.
US stocks fall in late morning trade after global losses; investors wait for Fed minutes
U.S. stocks followed markets in Europe and Asia lower Wednesday ahead of the release of the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve.
Fed minutes: Economic conditions "approaching" interest rate hike decision
Federal Reserve officials in their June discussions appeared to move closer to their first interest rate hike in nearly a decade but were concerned that a significant slowdown in China could pose risks to the U.S. economy.
China's main Shanghai stock index falls further, other Asian markets lower
China's main Shanghai stock index fell again on Wednesday, leading Asian stock markets lower a day after a sharp fall rattled investors around the world.
Dallas Federal Reserve bank taps Harvard Business School professor as new president
A professor and associate dean at the Harvard Business School has been selected as the new president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
US producer prices expected to show small increase in June
The Labor Department reports on U.S. producer price inflation in July at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Friday.
US lawmakers criticize China on currency depreciation, reviving old source of tension
U.S. lawmakers have been quick to condemn the sudden drop in the value of Chinese currency as damaging for American businesses and workers, reviving an issue that was once one of the biggest sources of tension between the two world powers.