Fed’s Fischer: 2015 U.S. rate rise ‘an expectation, not a commitment’
U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers are still likely to raise interest rates this year but that is “an expectation,…
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Asian stocks rise on fading Fed rate views
Fading expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year and a bounce in oil prices…
After delay, Yellen faces questions over Fed message on rate hike
As the U.S. Federal Reserve's chief communicator, Chair Janet Yellen is under building pressure among her…
Europe stocks rebound from worst drop in two weeks
Europe’s stock benchmark climbed Monday, rebounding from its steepest loss in two weeks thanks in part to optimism…
Gulf markets mostly up early Sunday after Fed keeps rates on hold
Most Gulf stock markets were up in early trade Sunday, supported by the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to keep…
Global stocks fall after Fed holds rates steady
Stocks on major markets slipped on Friday and bond prices rose, pushing yields sharply lower, after the U.S.…
Global stocks at three-week highs as Fed decision looms
World stocks inched to a three-week high on Thursday while the dollar drifted lower against other currencies, as…
Asian stocks at three-week highs before Fed decision; dollar wary
Asian stocks edged up to a three-week high on Thursday while the dollar drifted lower against other currencies as…
Asian shares struggle, Bank of Japan holds steady
Asian shares struggled on Tuesday as caution reigned ahead of this week's U.S. Federal Reserve decision on interest…
Asia pulls higher as markets on edge ahead of Fed meeting
Asian shares rose in choppy trade on Monday after Chinese markets were hit by soft economic data, while the dollar…