Federal Reserve

The Latest on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting (all times local): 4:45 a.m.

Below is the statement the Fed released Wednesday after its policy meeting ended: Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in March indicates that the labor market remains strong and that economic activity rose at a solid rate.

Economists expected the U.S. central bank would keep the benchmark federal funds rate at 2.25 percent to 2.5 percent.

The S&P 500 retreated from its record high as the Fed emphasized “solid” economic growth despite low inflation.

Financial markets were mostly closed in Asia on Wednesday for holidays after Wall Street ended a wobbly trading session with meager gains.

Most likely, the Fed will provide some additional insight into how they’re assessing the current economic backdrop amid some mixed signals.

White House adviser Kellyanne Conway says the president is still backing conservative commentator Stephen Moore for a spot on the Federal Reserve board, and she adds she's not concerned about some of his controversial comments on women.

The Federal Open Market Committee meeting kicked off on Tuesday and will conclude on Wednesday.

Today, on average, a woman working full time earns about 80.7 cents for every dollar a man working full time earns.

The Federal Reserve this week will likely reinforce a theme that has cheered consumers and investors since the start of the year: No interest rates hikes are likely anytime soon.

President Trump took a veiled swipe at the Federal Reserve by suggesting the gross domestic product report would have been better had the Fed not lowered interest rates.

Asian stock markets were mixed on Monday as investors looked ahead to U.S.-Chinese trade talks and the Federal Reserve's update on its U.S. interest rate outlook.

Asian stock markets were mixed Monday as investors looked ahead to U.S.-Chinese trade talks and the Federal Reserve's update on its U.S. interest rate outlook.

It's not just the stock market at a record high that's feeling the Fed effect.

“I don’t want to be a liability,” Moore told the Wall Street Journal.

Herman Cain says he withdrew his name from consideration for the Fed board post because it limited his business interests.

The S&P 500 just hit an all-time high, recovering from last year's dramatic plunge.

Stock investors had to go on a harrowing round trip over the last seven months, but the market may be in a healthier place after it.

Serving in government was already a thankless job. Now, people must be willing to sacrifice their good name, their privacy, their family’s privacy, and in some cases, their personal safety.

President Donald Trump's efforts to reshape the Federal Reserve stumbled on Monday, with one of his potential nominees for the Fed's board withdrawing from consideration and another being enveloped by fresh doubts.