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.
Jackson Hole demonstrators press Yellen not to raise rates; Fed chair's staff to seek meeting
Shadowing central bankers and economists at the Federal Reserve conference here, a group of about 10 demonstrators pressed Fed Chair Janet Yellen not to yield to pressure to raise interest rates.
Interest costs for governments fall as markets expect stimulus from European Central Bank
Investors appear to be putting their money on the likelihood of more stimulus measures from the European Central Bank to keep the eurozone's shaky recovery from stalling.
Global stocks drift as Asia gains slightly, Europe weaker amid wait for US Fed signals
Asian stocks got a slight boost from Wednesday from positive U.S. economic figures that reinforced expectations of eventual Fed rate hikes and a stronger dollar, while European markets drifted lower.
Bank of England board divided for the first time since 2011 on whether to raise interest rates
Consensus among policymakers at the Bank of England has been shattered, with two of nine members of the monetary policy committee voting to increase interest rates from a record low of 0.5 percent.
As Yellen prepares to offer economic outlook, her 6-month Fed honeymoon is likely to end soon
Janet Yellen has won credit for guiding the Federal Reserve's first six months of transition from the Ben Bernanke era.
As Yellen prepares to detail her economic outlook, 6-month Fed honeymoon is likely to end soon
Janet Yellen has won credit for guiding the Federal Reserve's first six months of transition from the Ben Bernanke era.
Hyperinflation Spook Story
Betting the Federal Reserve’s stimulus slingshot will come back to hit us all in the head with hyperinflation anytime soon will make you broke.
Like stocks, junk bonds show investor jitters after yields fall to record lows
The stock market isn't the only place that's been signaling jitters among investors.