US hiring surge last month pulls in flood of new workers
The February U.S. jobs report being released Friday will help address a question on the minds of many: Is worker pay finally accelerating?
Jobs jump by 313,000 in February, best since July 2016
U.S. employers added 313,000 jobs in February, beating expectations for an increase of 200,000 jobs after January’s better-than-expected reading.
Fund manager Q&A: Betting on funds that thrive as rates rise
How wary are investors about rising interest rates?
European Central Bank: Trump tariff move 'dangerous'
Markets are waiting to see whether the European Central Bank will drop any hints about when its economic stimulus will end.
The Latest: ECB's Draghi concerned by potential US tariffs
The Latest on the European Central Bank's monetary policy meeting (all times local): 1:45 p.m.
European Central Bank leaves key interest rates, monetary stimulus program size unchanged
European Central Bank leaves key interest rates, monetary stimulus program size unchanged.
Fed Beige Book: Tax overhaul is boosting US wages
Businesses saw “modest increases in compensation” after passage of the $1.5 trillion package, according to the central bank.
ADP says employers added 235,000 jobs, more than forecast
There are more signs the job market is getting stronger.
Trump likely to pick Richard Clarida for Fed vice chair: report
Clarida, a Republican and Columbia University economist, is a managing director and global strategic advisor at PIMCO, the investment management firm.
Asian stocks skid, tracking Wall St loss on tariff fears
U.S. stock indexes joined a worldwide slide Thursday, as investors wait to see if Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will again move markets with his testimony before Congress.
Powell says gradual rate hikes means wages can move higher
The Latest on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's testimony to the Senate Banking Committee (all times local): ___ 10:50 a.m.
Powell says Fed still believes rates can go up gradually
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell had a smooth public debut in his new job as head of the nation's central bank.
Global stocks turn lower as investors watch Fed comments
Asian shares were mixed Thursday as sentiments got initially dragged down by a slide on Wall Street, but Chinese benchmarks later recovered on optimism for growth.
Global shares fall weighed down by Fed rate hike talk
Asian shares slid in subdued trading Wednesday after the head of the U.S. Federal Reserve said that he's feeling more optimistic about the economy.
Asian shares fall after US slide following Fed testimony
Stocks and bonds held relatively steady in early trading on Tuesday, and the Standard & Poor's 500 index was wavering between small gains and losses.
Powell's bullish outlook on US economy rattles markets
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, making his first public comments as leader of the nation's central bank, is telling Congress that the outlook for the U.S. economy "remains strong" despite the recent stock market turbulence.
Stocks slide as specter of four rate hikes looms
Stocks retreated after Fed Chair Jerome Powell's testimony on Capitol Hill.
Trump tax cuts to lift wages this year: Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Tuesday he expects wage growth to accelerate over the course of the coming year, thanks in part to recent policies implemented by the Trump administration.
The Latest: Powell stays out of dangerous political waters
The Latest on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's testimony to the Joint Economic Committee (all times local): ___ 10:15 a.m.
Markets Right Now: Yields rise, stocks fall on Fed comments
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
















