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Consumer inflation slowed in July following two months of slightly faster gains.

Members of the Federal Open Market Committee agreed they need to see continued improvement in U.S. economic data before hiking rates. 

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's take on the state of the U.S. economy.

What do the economy and the markets have in store for us next week? Here are five things to look for.

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday approved new rules that require publicly traded companies to reveal the gap between what their CEO makes and what rank and file employees take home.

No one seems to know why workers’ paychecks aren’t getting much bigger even as the economy generates lots of jobs each month and the unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level in seven years.

It was widely expected that the Fed would shift the wording of Wednesday’s statement to a more hawkish tone to prepare markets for a likely rate hike.

The FOMC's two-day meeting kicks off Tuesday amid expectations for members to provide the strongest signal yet for intentions at September's meeting.

A Federal Reserve meeting, another second quarter GDP number and lots more earnings highlight next week’s economic calendar.

The Federal Reserve on Monday approved large surcharges on some of the biggest U.S. banks in an effort to offset risk and reduce the likelihood of another financial crisis similar to the one that threatened the global economy in 2008.

Federal Reserve Chairwoman said Thursday raising interest rates too soon could threaten the ongoing recovery.

 House of Representatives Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) said the Federal Reserve is "not above the law."

Prices for the producers of goods and services rose modestly in June, a sign that broader inflation is being kept in check.

A disappointing retail sales report suggests the economy may be dragging its feet again after signs of perking up. The main culprit cited by economists for the lingering uncertainty among consumers is labor market 'slack.'  

If history repeats itself, most of the committee members will prod Yellen for clues as to the timing of an interest rate hike.

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Friday that a rate hike is still likely before the end of the year despite recent global economic turmoil.

Investors will have their hands full next week digesting news out Greece, testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen and bank earnings reports.      

The Federal Reserve "would be wise to act modestly but act now," said Kansas City Fed President Esther George regarding an interest rate hike. George is among a handful of influential inflation hawks who believe historically low interest rates will eventually lead to dangerous asset bubbles and runaway inflation.    

Once again, the U.S.'s total net worth has risen to record setting numbers. Take a look at the latest numbers from the Federal Reserve

Consumers are finally seeing bigger paychecks, and it's lifting the entire economy.