Stock futures trade higher ahead of retail sales, Fed decision
Investors will also get reports on manufacturing, services and housing
Fed faces tricky act balancing impact of vaccines against economic pain
Fed officials at the median saw the economy growing 4% next year and the unemployment rate falling to 5.5%. Analysts expect both figures to be upgraded
Senate clears Trump Federal Reserve nominee Chris Waller
One of Trump's two nominees for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors made the cut.
Fed's Beige Book: Coronavirus uptick hits regional economic activity
Lockdowns are hitting regional economies.
Warren presses Fed chairman on need to cancel student loan debt
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., continued her push for the cancelation of student loan debt Tuesday, making her case to Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell that President-elect Joe Biden should immediately take action when he takes office in January.
Powell, warning of moderating economic recovery, says outlook is 'extraordinarily uncertain'
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned the pace of the U.S. economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic has moderated in recent months and said the outlook remains "extraordinarily uncertain" amid a recent surge in infections across the country.
Fed extends emergency lending programs past Dec. 31
The move was lauded by the Federal Reserve Board, which urged the renewal of the programs to provide a strong safety net during the pandemic.
Biden picks Yellen for Treasury secretary, Democratic operative Tanden for OMB director
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday formally announced former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen as his pick for Treasury secretary.
Mnuchin plans to move $455B in coronavirus relief out of Biden's reach
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is expected to move $455 billion in unspent coronavirus stimulus money into a fund that the incoming Biden administration cannot deploy without congressional approval.
Janet Yellen named Biden’s Treasury Secretary, may make history again
Yellen was the first women to head the Federal Reserve.
Treasury has plenty of 'firepower' if economy sours: Mnuchin
Key Federal Reserve lending programs born amid the COVID-19 pandemic will be allowed expire at the end of the year.
Stock futures trade mixed following Mnuchin comments on lending programs
On Wall Street on Thursday, the S&P 500 rose 0.4% after spending much of the day flipping between small losses and gains
Mnuchin pulls plug on some pandemic lending programs that Fed considers essential
Key pandemic lending programs at the Federal Reserve would expire on Dec. 31
Trump's Fed nominee Judy Shelton hits roadblock in Senate vote
The White House said it remains confident Shelton will ultimately be confirmed.
Biden team considers former Fed chief Janet Yellen for Treasury Secretary: report
Yellen has reportedly withdrawn from at least one upcoming speaking engagement because she is now in contention for the role, according to an individual familiar with the matter.
Pandemic and coin shortage pose threat to The Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign
The Red Kettle fundraiser, known for its signature bell ringing outside of stores that cues the official start to the holiday season, will kick off early this year as the organization faces what could be the greatest risk to its fundraising goals.
Fed: Stock market not overvalued, climate change emerging as risk
The Fed releases new details in its biannual report on the financial system.
The Dow's biggest single-day gains and losses in history
A historical look at the Dow's biggest point gains and losses.
Consumer borrowing up $16.2 billion in September in credit card bounce back
U.S. consumers increased their borrowing in September, helped by the first gain in the category that covers credit cards in seven months.
Fed Chair Powell: Wearing masks will help bring U.S. economy back
Fed Chair Jerome Powell doesn't see a full economic recovery until people are confident COVID-19 is under control.

















