Fed stresses it will be 'patient' in raising rates but notes steadily improving economy
The Federal Reserve's outlook for the U.S. economy is steadily brightening.
As Fed ends meeting, it's expected to remain 'patient' about raising rates from record lows
As the Federal Reserve ends its latest policy meeting Wednesday, it is widely expected to repeat the pledge it made in December: That it will be "patient" in raising interest rates from record lows.
As Fed meets this week, low inflation will likely keep it 'patient' about a rate increase
The Federal Reserve ended 2014 with a pledge to be "patient" in raising interest rates from record lows.
The buck stops where? US dollar keeps surging against euro, yen and other world currencies
The U.S. dollar has been rolling.
World stocks surge, led by China, extending volatile pattern of sharp gains and losses
Global stock markets swung higher Thursday, led by a surge in Chinese shares, extending a volatile pattern of sharp sell-offs and rousing gains as investors second guess uncertain prospects for the world economy.
US wholesale prices likely dropped in December, reflecting falling energy prices
The Labor Department reports on U.S. producer price inflation in December.
Federal Reserve paid government a record $98.7 billion in 2014, reflecting big balance sheet
The Federal Reserve says it paid the federal government a record $98.7 billion in 2014, a payment that reflects the central bank's earnings from holdings of Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities purchased to keep long-term interest rates low to boost the economy.
Obama taps community banker from Hawaii for vacancy on Federal Reserve Board
President Barack Obama has selected the former head of a community bank in Hawaii to fill a vacancy on the Federal Reserve Board.
As the global economy struggles, stronger dollar means cheaper gas and less inflation in US
As the global economy has weakened, a forcefully stronger U.S. dollar has emerged.
Top business stories: A year of US economic might, hacker attacks, tumbling oil prices
This year showed how sheltered the U.S. economy is from geopolitical and health crises around the world.
On a roll, US economy poised to propel global growth in 2015 as other nations struggle
The United States is back, and ready to drive global growth in 2015.
Top business stories: A year of US economic might, hacker attacks, tumbling oil prices
This year showed how sheltered the U.S. economy is from geopolitical and health crises around the world.
For 2015, investors expect more gains for stocks, but they're still cautious about Russia
Can the U.S. hold everyone else above water? That is the question investors are asking as Wall Street heads into 2015.
Top Business Stories of 2014: US Grows, World Slows
This year showed how sheltered the U.S. economy is from geopolitical and health crises around the world.
Russia's deputy economy minister: ruble expected to rise, govt not planning currency controls
A senior Russian minister says he's expecting the ruble to extend its recent gains and said the government is not planning to introduce currency controls on Russian companies.
Global markets rise as oil rebounds, Fed pledges not to rush US interest rate hikes
Global markets were mostly higher Monday after the Federal Reserve's pledge not to rush to raise interest rates prompted investors to add risky assets ahead of the year-end holiday.
For 2015, investors expect more gains for stocks, but they're still cautious about Russia
Can the U.S. hold everyone else above water? That is the question investors are asking as Wall Street heads into 2015.
Swiss central bank introduces negative interest rates to keep franc from gaining more strength
Switzerland's central bank has imposed negative interest rates on commercial bank deposits, with the aim of preventing the Swiss franc from gaining more strength against other currencies.
Asian stock markets boosted by Fed vow to be "patient" in raising interest rates
Asian stock markets powered higher Thursday, sweeping aside worries about a flagging global economy after the U.S. Federal Reserve said it would remain "patient" in its approach to raising interest rates.
The full text of the Federal Reserve's statement after its meeting Wednesday
Below is the statement the Fed released Wednesday after its policy meeting ended: Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in October suggests that economic activity is expanding at a moderate pace.