Asian shares slip as inflation worries persist
Asian shares dropped on Thursday and the dollar strengthened slightly as investors considered US data indicating…
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Dollar firm as markets get ready for another big Fed rate hike
The dollar firm kept below a two-decade high versus major peers on Tuesday.
Fed to cut rates, first time since 2008
The U.S. Federal Reserve is about to take the unusual step of cutting interest rates for the first time since 2008.
Federal Reserve says it’s hiking rates four times this year
The U.S. Federal Reserve may have telegraphed a fourth interest rate hike this year, but markets did not quite get…
Fed: Trump policies could lead to rate hike ‘fairly soon’
The next interest rate hike could be closer than it appears, documents released Wednesday by U.S. Federal Reserve…
European stocks fall on Fed rate hike talk, weak China data
European stocks edged lower in morning trade after minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve's September meeting raised…
European bourses rise as Fed stands pat; EDF down 3%; Maersk rallies
European stocks were higher in morning trade on Thursday as global investors reacted to the decision by the U.S.…
U.S. Stocks turn Positive as Investors digest Fed Statement
U.S. stocks reversed early losses to trade mildly higher Wednesday as investors digested the Federal Reserve…
The Full Text of the Fed’s March Statement
Here is the full statement text from the Federal Reserve’s policy-making committee on Wednesday. Information…
U.S. Stocks: Techs poised to surge after Apple blows Street Away
U.S. stock futures looked poised to claw back some gains on Wednesday after the prior day’s brutal selloff in the…
Wall Street to Dip at Open, Fed Minutes Eyed
U.S. stocks were set to open slightly lower on Wednesday following record closing highs for both the Dow and…
Dollar off against Yen ahead of FOMC, BOJ Meeting
The dollar was lower against the yen in Asian trade Monday, with profit-taking pulling down the greenback amid a…
Gold Falls Back from 6-Week High; Fed Fears Grip Market
Gold fell one percent on Tuesday, dragged down by firmer equities and a stronger dollar after renewed talk that the…
Oil Heads for Second Monthly Gain Before Fed Chairman’s Speech
Oil headed for a second monthly increase, its biggest since February, as investors awaited a speech by Federal…
US Shares Soar Ahead of Fed Meeting
US Shares rose sharply Tuesday as the Federal Reserve began considering options that could lead to further moves to…
Asia Shares Mostly Rally Amid Greek Elections
Most Asian shares rallied Monday on hopes Greece will remain in the euro-zone after weekend election results…
European Shares Opened Wednesday Higher
European shares opened slightly higher Wednesday, as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of the U.S.…
Asian Shares Mostly Lower On China Data
Asia markets declined on Monday after data showed Chinese manufacturing activity improved in April but remained in…
Gold Prices Higher On Bernanke’s Remarks
Gold prices started off the week trading higher based on Monday’s news that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke…