Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
Central bank says the U.S. economy is gaining speed after anemic growth in the first half of 2016
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How much longer can the Fed hold out?
The arguments for keeping rates where they are now and for raising them are both good, but the latter will prevail -- and soon
Stocks rise after Bank of Japan move, ahead of Fed
Wall Street looked set for a strong start, with S&P 500 and Dow futures both up 0.4 percent
With economic outlook hazy, Fed likely to leave rates alone
But many analysts think the Fed's statement on Wednesday could send a clear signal that modestly higher lending costs are coming soon
Why oil prices matter now -- more than usual
With supply outstripping demand, energy prices look ready to jump back into the headlines, and that's not a good thing
Is Donald Trump right in saying the Fed is biased?
The Republican presidential candidate claims central bankers are aiding the Democrats by keeping interest rates low
Stocks bounce back as Fed rate-hike fears ease
Dow jumps 200 points as Wall Street cuts odds of an interest rate hike by the U.S. central bank at next week's policy meeting
How bond market pressure is slamming stocks
The prospect of higher long-term bond rates around the world has negative waves sweeping through all financial markets
U.S. stocks take hardest hit since June's Brexit vote
High-dividend stocks like utilities and phone companies slumped amid growing speculation of a Fed interest rate hike
U.S. job openings jump to record high in mixed signal to Fed
Signal hiring could remain robust even after slowdown in August, muddying the employment view for central bankers
Can stocks continue their post-payrolls bounce?
With Wall Street ready to end its sideways crawl, will hopes of a delayed rate hike get buyers excited again?
U.S. job growth slowed in August, but hiring steady
The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.9 percent, the Labor Department said Friday
Global stocks mixed ahead of U.S. jobs data
U.S. shares were also directionless, with Dow futures slipping 0.04 percent, while S&P 500 futures were down 0.02 percent
Inflation isn't the enemy, and it needs to rise now
The argument that the Fed should lift its inflation target to get the economy growing more robustly is picking up steam
Why Janet Yellen's view of the economy is dimmer than it seems
While she said the recovery remains on track, the Fed chief seems to think another dose of stimulus may be needed
Yellen suggests rate hike is coming but offers no timetable
Federal Reserve chair offers a generally upbeat assessment of the U.S. economy in speech to conference of central banks
What to expect from Janet Yellen's Jackson Hole speech
Federal Reserve chief must walk a fine line between talking up the U.S. economy and soft-pedaling the risks
Stocks have rarely been this calm. And that’s a worry
Trading has been in a deep slumber this summer, but investors should prepare for a storm as September approaches
Stocks rise on upbeat data, investors await Fed speech
U.S. stocks were poised to open higher, with both Dow and S&P 500 futures up 0.2 percent
How the Federal Reserve can gird for the next crash
The central bank can no longer administer its preferred cure for America's economic woes -- is there an alternative remedy?
World stocks slip as investors eye Fed timing
U.S. stocks were poised to open lower, with Dow and S&P 500 futures both retreating 0.3 percent
How the Fed cried wolf (again) on interest rate hikes
Investors were jolted this week when central bankers warned that they could pull the trigger in September -- fat chance
Fed minutes: Conditions could "soon warrant" a rate hike
Central bank officials last month believed near-term risks to the U.S. economy had subsided
Global stocks dip ahead of release of Fed minutes
Wall Street looked set for a weaker opening, with futures for the Dow and S&P 500 both off 0.1 percent
Consumer inflation in July shows no change over June
The flat reading in overall CPI includes the biggest drop in energy prices in five months
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Judge says U.S. trying to circumvent legal protections with deportations to Ghana
Earlier this month, the U.S. deported a group of non-Ghanaian nationals to Ghana, including deportees from Gambia and Nigeria.
"No Other Land" director says his West Bank home was raided by Israeli soldiers
"No Other Land" director Basel Adra said Israeli soldiers raided conducted a raid at his West Bank home on Saturday, searching for him and going through his wife's phone.
White House requests $58 million to increase security for executive, judicial branches
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end Ukraine war
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
California legislature votes to phase out "forever chemicals" in cookware
California lawmakers voted to phase out a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware.
Venezuela accuses U.S. of seizing fishing boat in Caribbean amid standoff
Venezuela's foreign ministry said nine fishermen were "illegally and hostilely" detained on Friday by the USS Jason Dunham.
Romania scrambles fighter jets after reporting drone incursion
Romania's defense ministry said Saturday that the country's airspace had been breached by a drone during a Russian attack on infrastructure in neighboring Ukraine.
Afghanistan and U.S. envoys reach agreement on a prisoner swap, Taliban claims
No information was provided on how many people are being held in each country, who they are or why they were imprisoned.