NZ dollar rises sharply after US leaves interest rates unchanged
September 18, 2015
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NZ dollar rises sharply after US leaves interest rates unchanged

In 2013, when former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke signaled that the bank would eventually end…

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Developed, emerging markets diverge as Fed keeps rates steady
September 18, 2015
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Developed, emerging markets diverge as Fed keeps rates steady

The dollar slumped on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady amid…

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Asian markets lifted by US Federal Reserve decision to hold rates
September 18, 2015
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Asian markets lifted by US Federal Reserve decision to hold rates

The U.S. Federal Reserve stood pat on its trendsetting interest rate Thursday, citing concerns about…

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Federal Reserve officials cited worries that economic activity could be
September 18, 2015
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Federal Reserve officials cited worries that economic activity could be

“When they start to move, they’re going to move slowly”, likely raising rates by no…

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Time for a Hike? World’s Central Bankers Speak Out
September 17, 2015
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Time for a Hike? World’s Central Bankers Speak Out

Emerging market currencies have tumbled, equities have fallen and bond yields have risen steadily since…

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Democrats defeat latest GOP effort on Iran nuclear deal
September 17, 2015
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Democrats defeat latest GOP effort on Iran nuclear deal

The Iran deal and the U.S. commitment to its ally, Israel, were by far the…

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Conservative Anti-Tax Group Launches Ad Blitz Against Trump
September 17, 2015
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Conservative Anti-Tax Group Launches Ad Blitz Against Trump

Prior to the event, Joel Arends, who heads Veterans for a Strong America, announced the…

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Carson draws close behind Trump in new poll
September 17, 2015
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Carson draws close behind Trump in new poll

Trump was one of four Republican candidates who spent Saturday campaigning in Iowa during the…

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No liftoff: Federal Reserve leaves rates near 0%
September 17, 2015
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No liftoff: Federal Reserve leaves rates near 0%

However, the market already seems to have accounted for a Fed rate hike by now…

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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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