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
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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
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Asian stock markets jump as investors second guess Fed's rate hike timetable
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After 6 years of near-zero interest rates, the prospect of a Fed hike is shaking up markets
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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.
Malaysia's central bank says ringgit sharply undervalued, rules out peg to dollar
Malaysia's central bank says the ringgit, which plunged 14.4 percent against the U.S. dollar since September, is sharply undervalued but ruled out reintroducing capital controls.
US stocks follow global markets sharply lower on worries over possible US interest rates hikes
U.S. stocks fell sharply as fears of over possible interest rates hikes by the Federal Reserve roiled financial markets around the globe.
Global stock markets dogged by prospect of rise in US interest rates this year
Global stock markets dipped Tuesday as the prospect of higher U.S. interest rates dimmed the outlook for equities and boosted the dollar.
Survey: Business economists support rate hike this year, but say uncertainty not hurting
Most business economists expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates in the second half of this year, but say uncertainty over the Fed's plans is no longer slowing U.S. economic recovery, according to a new survey.
Obama's pro-trade allies battle claims that China boosts exports by manipulating its currency
Supporters of President Barack Obama's trade agenda are battling opponents' demands that China be barred from keeping its currency value artificially low.