U.S. market rally soon tested by a big Trump speech, Fed chief testimony
Progress in trade talks between U.S. and China as well as a steady, but accommodative Fed policy have eased the way…
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Ex-Fed Chair Yellen says central bank too ‘optimistic’ about U.S. economy
U.S. Federal Reserve’s estimates for long-term economic growth may be a bit too optimistic, said former Fed Chair…
Fed expected to cut rates again, second time in a decade
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates for the second time in a decade Wednesday, but Fed…
Gold closes lower, incurs a weekly loss as bond yields up
Gold futures on Friday closed lower, giving up earlier gains to feed a weekly loss as appetite returned for assets…
Fed may not have enough firepower to avoid a recession
U.S. President Donald Trump urged the Federal Reserve to help head off a feared economic recession, but it’s not…
Mohamed El-Erian says Fed being ‘held hostage’ by markets
The U.S. Federal Reserve is being “held hostage by markets” and will be forced to make two interest rate cuts…
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.
Gold slightly falls on firmer dollar, investors await ECB outcome
Gold prices on Thursday eased as the U.S. dollar hovered near multi-week highs, while some investors locked in…
Fed seen cutting rates for first time in a decade this month – poll
A quarter-point interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve in July is almost a done deal, according to…
Best June for Dow since 1938, S&P 500′s best first half in two decades
Wall Street wrapped up a roaring June and first half of the year as investors cheered the prospects of easier…