European shares slide after U.S. rate decision
September 20, 2015
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European shares slide after U.S. rate decision

And low oil prices and a high-priced dollar have kept inflation undesirably low.

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Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision: Japan Government Calls US Move
September 20, 2015
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Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision: Japan Government Calls US Move

The Federal Reserve decided Thursday to keep interest rates at record lows, citing low inflation,…

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Fed’s Comments on China Stir Concerns Over a Looming Collapse
September 19, 2015
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Fed’s Comments on China Stir Concerns Over a Looming Collapse

The unemployment rate has now reached its equilibrium on most estimates and on current trends…

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U.S. 2-Year Treasury Yield Rises as Markets Place Fed Rate Hike Bets
September 19, 2015
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U.S. 2-Year Treasury Yield Rises as Markets Place Fed Rate Hike Bets

Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen said Thursday at a press conference following a two-day policy meeting:…

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Asian markets rally ahead of Fed rate decision
September 19, 2015
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Asian markets rally ahead of Fed rate decision

Chinese stocks slightly rose Friday, after the U.S. Federal Reserve held off on raising interest…

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Dollar Gains Against Most Currencies
September 19, 2015
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Dollar Gains Against Most Currencies

The Australian share market was sent on a rollercoaster ride as investors tried to make…

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Bond prices pare gains ahead of Fed decision
September 17, 2015
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Bond prices pare gains ahead of Fed decision

The auctions come after Germany failed to attract enough bids for the amount offered at…

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Gold edges higher ahead of Fed’s policy meeting
September 16, 2015
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Gold edges higher ahead of Fed’s policy meeting

Bullion’s lost 10 percent over the past year amid prospects for higher USA rates, which…

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Gold, silver futures settle lower
September 15, 2015
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Gold, silver futures settle lower

“People got long fundamentally, and are now taking profits off the table until they see…

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USA jobless rate drops sharply
September 14, 2015
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USA jobless rate drops sharply

In August, construction payrolls rose 3,000 on top of the 7,000 jobs added in July.

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