Even as Fed deliberates rate hikes, the era of cheap credit will continue
Nobody knows when exactly, but the day will eventually come when the Federal Reserve nudges its benchmark lending rate from next to zero to something slightly higher.
US stocks edge lower ahead of key Federal Reserve statement; FedEx slumps on outlook
U.S. stocks opened lower Wednesday ahead of the conclusion of a key Federal Reserve meeting.
US Fed sees unemployment falling further before spurring inflation
The Federal Reserve forecasts that the U.S. unemployment rate can now fall further without spurring inflation, a sign that it may move slowly in raising interest rates.
Stocks, bonds rally after Federal Reserve indicates no hurry to raise interest rates
Stocks and bonds are rallying after the Federal Reserve indicated that it's not in a hurry to raise interest rates.
A look at how the Fed's views on the timing of an interest rate increase have changed
A comparison of the Federal Reserve's statements from its two-day meeting that ended Wednesday and its meeting January 27-28: INTEREST RATES: Now: The Fed no longer says it can be patient about raising rates: "Consistent with its previous statement, the (Fed) judges that an increase in the target range for the federal funds rate remains unlikely at the April FOMC meeting.
How the Dow Jones industrial average and other major indexes fared on Wednesday
Stocks and bonds rallied Wednesday after the Federal Reserve indicated that it's not in a hurry to raise interest rates.
The full text of the Federal Reserve's statement after its meeting Wednesday
Below is the statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday after its policy meeting ended: Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in January suggests that economic growth has moderated somewhat.
Fed signals move to raising rates by dropping 'patient' while saying April hike unlikely
The Federal Reserve is signaling that it's edging closer to raising interest rates from record lows in light of a strengthening job market.
Anticipation is running high over whether Fed will remain 'patient' about a rate increase
Federal Reserve officials are about to address a question investors have been mulling for weeks: Do they remain "patient" about raising interest rates? The answer will come around 2 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, when the Fed will issue a statement after its latest policy meeting ends and in a news conference to follow with Chair Janet Yellen.
US stocks fall at opening a day after big jump as investors await clues from Fed on rate hike
U.S. stock indexes fell shortly after the opening of trading Tuesday as oil prices continue to slump and investors wait for clues about when the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates.
Asian stock markets jump as investors second guess Fed's rate hike timetable
Asian stocks markets jumped Tuesday as investors cheered the prospect of stimulus in China and second guessed what signals the Federal Reserve will give on interest rates at its policy meeting this week.
After 6 years of near-zero interest rates, the prospect of a Fed hike is shaking up markets
Interest rates could soon rise in the U.S. for the first time in almost a decade, and that's shaking up financial markets.
What it means if the Fed this week stops saying it will be 'patient' about raising rates
For the Federal Reserve, patience may no longer be a virtue.
US markets open higher after three weeks of losses; Gains are led by health care stocks
U.S. stocks opened higher Monday, led by health care and utilities companies, rebounding after three weeks of losses.
Russian central bank cuts key rate to 14 percent in hope to support struggling economy
The Russian Central Bank has cut its key interest rate by one percentage point to 14 percent in an attempt to boost the struggling economy.
Asia stocks mostly gain as weak US retail sales undermine rate hike expectations
Asian stock markets mostly rose Friday after weak U.S. retail sales alleviated jitters about the Federal Reserve's timetable for raising interest rates.
US stocks open higher, led by gains for financial companies; dollar weakens against euro
U.S. stocks opened higher on Thursday, led by gains in financial stocks after a number of banks got approval from the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates and buy back stock.
Asian stock markets regain footing after US rate hike jitters fade
Asian stock markets mostly rose Thursday, finding a firmer footing after several days of volatile trading linked to anxiety over a probable rate hike in the U.S.
US stock indexes edge higher in early trading, a day after sell-off; euro continues to slide
U.S. stock indexes are opening higher, a day after a sell-off prompted by worries about higher U.S. interest rates and a stronger dollar.
Most Asian stocks slump as investors cautious after Wall Street tumbles on Fed rate hike fears
Most Asian stock markets drifted lower Wednesday following sharp declines on Wall Street sparked by investor anxiety about a looming U.S. interest rate hike.