US economy on track to slow in 2019, Fannie Mae says
Fannie said it’s forecasting economic growth for 2019 at 2.2 percent -- down from about 3 percent in 2018.
The Fed
Herman Cain rips Fed critics looking to spoil his central bank chances
Herman Cain said he is gearing up for the Federal Reserve Board confirmation hearings and critics won't scare him away.
Fed sees moderate growth but problems in trade and floods
The Federal Reserve says the economy was expanding at a "slight-to-moderate pace" in March and early April, with some regions seeing signs of strengthening after a winter slowdown.
Fed Beige Book reports slight-to-moderate growth
All of the Fed’s 12 districts reported slight-to-moderate gains in recent months.
Mark Zuckerberg, Bob Iger among 'Time 100' business leaders
The annual list taps leaders and notable figures from across the public spectrum, including business, politics, sports and the arts.
To some market vets, stocks are rallying like it's 1999
The stock market has been so hot this year that it might need an ice-cold Fruitopia, or a Zima.
Leading finance officials acknowledge global slowdown
With global growth slowing and many countries struggling with high debts, now is not the time for the "self-inflicted" economic wound of trade wars, the head of the International Monetary Fund is warning.
Herman Cain's sexual harassment allegations are too serious: Sen. Kevin Cramer
Herman Cain’s prospects of joining the Federal Reserve Board of Governors are looking increasingly dim after reports surfaced about sexual misconduct allegations.
GOP senators shouldn't count out Herman Cain for the Fed: Kevin Hassett
White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Kevin Hassett says Herman Cain has ample experience at the Federal Reserve level.
Fed independence loss talk is overdone: AGF Chief U.S. policy strategist
Debate over the central bank losing its independence if Herman Cain and Stephen Moore are nominated to Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
Fed pick Stephen Moore pushes free markets despite leftist backlash
President Trump’s potential pick to serve on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors says the left smeared him over his free-market economic principles.
The Federal Reserve needs (Stephen) Moore transparency
The Trump administration promised to 'Drain the Swamp' and to hold Washington accountable to the American people. A Fed board with Stephen Moore will bring us one step closer to achieving that goal.
Herman Cain’s Fed board bid in jeopardy as GOP senators signal dissent
Four Republican senators have all said they would vote against a Herman Cain nomination.
US wholesale prices rise 0.6% in March, lifted by gas costs
U.S. wholesale prices increased in March by the most since last fall, driven largely by more expensive gas and electricity.
World markets mixed on growth, Brexit doubts
Asian markets were mostly lower on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve released minutes of its meeting in March.
Asian shares fall as Fed minutes show data may tweak stance
U.S. stocks moved broadly higher in early trading Wednesday on Wall Street, reversing course from a downturn that ended an eight-day winning streak.
Most Fed officials see rates staying on hold for all of 2019
A majority of Federal Reserve officials last month believed that economic conditions would likely warrant keeping the Fed's benchmark policy unchanged for the rest of this year.
Mnuchin doesn't think Fed's Powell is 'wrong person', despite Trump criticism
Trump has reportedly blamed Mnuchin for recommending Powell for the top Fed job.
US bank CEOs voice support for independent Fed, decline to discuss Moore, Cain appointments
Chase CEO Jamie Dimon called the pick "not a traditional choice."
Fed minutes reaffirm patient approach to interest rates in 2019
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its two-day policy meeting on March 19-20.