Fed pauses again but may hike rates before December
September 20, 2015
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Fed pauses again but may hike rates before December

The dollar extended its losses against other major currencies on Friday, underscoring investors’ wariness over…

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Consumer Prices in U.S. Post First Drop in Past Seven Months
September 20, 2015
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Consumer Prices in U.S. Post First Drop in Past Seven Months

The consumer price index fell 0.1% in August after an increase of 0.1% the previous…

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Asian stocks perked by Fed holding off on interest rate hike
September 20, 2015
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Asian stocks perked by Fed holding off on interest rate hike

Last night the US Federal Reserve held interest rates at near zero, with comments from…

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US stocks open sharply lower amid fear about global growth
September 19, 2015
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US stocks open sharply lower amid fear about global growth

The central bank held its benchmark rate near zero Thursday, showing policy makers think inflation…

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NZ dollar jumps after Fed Reserve decision
September 19, 2015
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NZ dollar jumps after Fed Reserve decision

“The market is trying to price in what is going to happen tomorrow and this…

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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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Fed Holds Interest Rate Steady at Record Low Level
September 19, 2015
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Fed Holds Interest Rate Steady at Record Low Level

Emerging market equities rose to one-month highs on Friday and currencies mostly gained against the…

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Gold rallies after US Fed leaves interest rate unchanged
September 19, 2015
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Gold rallies after US Fed leaves interest rate unchanged

While inflation persistently below their target gives Fed policymakers reason to wait until they can…

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Three things we learned from the Federal Reserve today
September 19, 2015
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Three things we learned from the Federal Reserve today

The decision by the US Federal Reserve not to raise interest rates has increased worldwide…

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