Fed’s Mester doesn’t want to wait too long on rate hike
The Federal Reserve should still raise interest rates gradually this year given the economy's resilience, a top Fed…
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Dollar on the defensive as Fed’s dovish message hits home
Investors gave the dollar a wide berth early on Thursday as dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen…
Europe stocks gain after Yellen reiterates rates to rise slowly
European stocks advanced for a second day Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen reiterated that…
Cautious Yellen pushes back on Fed officials eyeing hike
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said on Tuesday the U.S. central bank should proceed only cautiously as it looks…
Asian shares slump as Yellen speech awaited
Asian shares struggled to find their footing on Tuesday and the dollar clawed back ground lost after downbeat U.S.…
Europe stocks, dollar gain as investors look to Yellen
European stocks edged higher Tuesday, shrugging off losses in Asia, while the dollar regained its footing as…
Dollar edges up versus yen; awaits data, Fed comments
The dollar nudged up against the yen on Monday, after rebounding last week following a series of comments from U.S.…
Asia stocks slip as U.S. data, Fed comments awaited
The dollar firmed on Monday and most Asian markets surrendered early gains as investors cautiously awaited U.S.…
Dollar rise hits commodities as Fed talks of tightening
The dollar advanced for a fifth straight session on Thursday, pressuring commodities and Asian shares after yet…
Dollar steadies on Fed rate talk, sterling options soar
The dollar steadied on Wednesday, underpinned by hawkish comments from U.S. Federal Reserve officials as Asian…