Markets await detail from ECB head Draghi on stimulus plans; easy money could weigh on euro
European Central Bank head Mario Draghi is expected Thursday to underline the bank's willingness to deploy more economic stimulus measures, a stance that could send the euro skidding even lower.
Wall Street sees 'danger signs' of a sell-off as bonds soar, flaws in trading system emerge
A bottleneck is building in the global market for bonds.
New Zealand dollar falls to 14-month low after central bank intervenes to sell currency
The New Zealand dollar has fallen to its lowest level in 14 months after the central bank released figures showing it sold the currency.
History shows higher interest rates don't always upend stocks
It's no surprise that the prospect of a Federal Reserve rate hike worries stock investors.
Analysts expect strong growth in spring to be followed by healthy gains in last half of 2014
The government issues its third and final estimate of how fast the U.S. economy grew in the April-June quarter.
Atlanta Fed's Lockhart says inflation risk still low, rate increase unlikely until mid-2016
Atlanta Federal Reserve President Dennis Lockhart said Thursday he has more confidence in the economy than he did a year ago, suggesting he's not seeking an increase in interest rates until mid-2015 or later.
US stock market rises after drop in jobless claims and Fed meeting; Scotland votes.
The U.S. stock market headed higher Thursday as investors received more encouraging news on the economy.
Global stocks lower amid worries about possible US rate hike, weak Chinese growth and Scotland
Global stocks sank Wednesday under the weight of worries about the possible timing of a U.S. rate hike, economic weakness in China and an impending referendum on Scottish independence.
Asian stock markets muted amid holidays, yen hits 6-year low against US dollar
Asian stock markets were muted Tuesday amid holidays in Hong Kong and South Korea.
As US recovers, so does the dollar; Travelers and consumers gain, but exports could suffer
In the world of currencies, the dollar is starting to look like a safe home in a tough neighborhood.
Asian stocks slip as investors await US jobs report; Tokyo edges higher as yen hits 6-year low
Asian stocks fluctuated Friday as investors looked for direction before a key U.S. jobs report later in the day while Japan's market edged higher after the yen fell to a six-year low.
Global stocks lackluster ahead of central bank meeting in Europe, US data; Samsung rises
Global stock markets were lackluster Thursday after Wall Street fell and as investors looked ahead to a European Central Bank meeting and U.S. economic data.
US consumer spending expected to slow in July, reflecting cooler weather and lower auto sales
The Commerce Department reports how much U.S. consumers spent and earned in July.
Business events and economic reports scheduled for the coming month
MONDAY, Sept. 1 U.S. stock and bond markets are closed for Labor Day.
AP survey: US economists agree with Fed's concerns but fear it will raise rates too late
Economists appear to be of two minds about the Federal Reserve.
Economists say Federal Reserve is on 'the right track', expect interest rates to rise in 2015
A majority of economists believe the Federal Reserve is doing the right things to help repair the U.S. economy, according to a survey released Monday by the National Association of Business Economists.
Asian stock markets muted after Yellen speech leaves investors guessing on interest rates
Asian stock markets were muted Monday after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's speech left investors guessing about the central bank's next move on interest rates.
As Fed's Jackson Hole conference ends, economists offer clashing views of central bank policy
Most visitors to Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park are drawn to the peak that gave the park its name — a 13,776-foot monolith that dominates the sweeping skyline.
Yellen says shifts in job market since Great Recession make Fed rate decisions more difficult
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen says the Great Recession complicated the Fed's ability to assess the U.S. job market and made it harder to determine when to adjust interest rates.
World's central bankers pursue sometimes conflicting policies as economic prospects diverge
The central bankers meeting this week at their annual conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, aren't exactly in sync.