Stock Futures Up Ahead Of Home-Sales Data; Oracle Rises
Asia shares continued to fall amid lingering worries about China growth. In Japan, shares declined for the first time in six sessions.
Fed undecided on more easing: Dudley
The Federal Reserve has not yet decided whether to embark on a third round of quantitative easing, or QE3, though it remains an option, an influential Fed official said on Monday.
Fed not yet decided on more easing, Dudley says
The U.S. Federal Reserve has not yet decided whether to embark on a third round of quantitative easing, or QE3, though it remains an option, an influential Fed official said on Monday.
This Week’s Economic Tape: Housing Data, Fed Speakers Abound
Reports on February housing data begin with housing starts Tuesday, followed by existing- and new-home sales. With U.S. data in the mainly second tier, Treasury yields will be subject to Fed watching with speeches by the central bank chairman and heads of its New York and Minneapolis branches.
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Gold Extends Losses As Dollar Extends Gains
Gold fell to its lowest since mid-January on Wednesday after a modest upgrade of the U.S. Federal Reserve's economic outlook added zip to the dollar and gave investors an excuse to lighten holdings of bullion.
Bernanke: despite some recent signs of improvement, U.S. recovery frustratingly slow
The Federal Reserve will try to make it clearer whether new banking rules apply to small lenders, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said in remarks on Wednesday.
Fed holds steady course, offers few clues on future
The Federal Reserve on Tuesday provided few clues on the prospects for further monetary easing, offering just a slight upgrade to its economic outlook while restating concerns about the high level of unemployment.
Fed says market strains have eased, policy on hold
The Federal Reserve on Tuesday acknowledged recent signs of strength in the economy and said recent financial market strains have eased, offering few clues on the chances for further monetary easing.
S&P 500 at 4-year high on economy bets
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit multi-year highs on Tuesday as U.S. retail sales rose more than forecast last month and as concerns eased about the euro zone's crisis.
Wall Street opens higher on euro zone, retail sales
Stocks rose at the open on Tuesday on easing concerns about the euro zone's economy and after a report showed better-than-expected retail sales last month.
US Futures Gain On Euro-Area Optimism, Fed Eyed
Stock index futures advanced on Tuesday ahead of data that could provide clues about the intensity of consumer spending and before a monetary policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
Futures gain on euro-area optimism, Fed eyed
Stock index futures advanced on Tuesday ahead of data that could provide clues about the intensity of consumer spending and before a monetary policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
Futures Higher On Euro Zone Optimism, Fed Eyed
Stock index futures advanced on Tuesday ahead of data that could provide clues on the level of consumer spending and before a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
Fed seen biding time, assessing jobs gains
The Federal Reserve on Tuesday is expected to hold a steady course on monetary policy, acknowledging a mildly brighter economic outlook while refraining from any suggestion that further easing is now off the table.
Gold Falls But Bullion Holdings Climb To Record
Gold fell on Monday, under pressure from a softer euro and from dwindling expectations for the Federal Reserve to signal the need for more measures to keep U.S. rates low, although longer-term investors took their bullion holdings to a fresh record.
Wall Street ticks lower with eyes on Fed, China
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on Monday as economic data in China and a Federal Reserve monetary policy statement due later this week gave traders reason to pause after a three-day rally.
Wall Street To Open Lower After China Trade Data
Stocks were set for a slightly lower open on Monday as economic data in China and this week's Federal Open Market Committee announcement gave investors reason to pause after a three-day rally.
Job creation heralds stronger recovery
Employers added more than 200,000 workers to their payrolls for a third straight month in February, a sign the economy was strengthening and in less need of further monetary stimulus from the Federal Reserve.
Economic Calendar For The Week Ahead: FOMC, Inflation Reports
The week ahead -- March 12 to March 16 -- will feature the Federal Open Market Committee meeting and three inflation reports for February: import prices, the producer price index (PPI) and the consumer price index (CPI).
Jobs Up Solidly In February, Unemployment Remains 8.3%
U.S. employers hired more than 200,000 workers for a third straight month in February, indicating that companies are feeling more upbeat about the recovery.
America Headed Toward Hyper-Inflation; Expect Denial
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Jobless Claims Climbed To 362,000; Still Near 4-Year Low
Claims for jobless benefits rose to 362,000, but is still hovering around a 4-year low for the fourth consecutive weeks, underscoring Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's view that the U.S. economy has to show stronger growth to ensure that more Americans can find jobs.
Unemployment Rate Likely To Hold At 8.3% In February
Employers probably hired more than 200,000 workers for a third straight month in February, indicating that companies are feeling more upbeat about the U.S. economic recovery, economists said before a report this week.
Wall Street rebounds after jobs report
Stocks rose on Wednesday, a day after the worst selloff in three months for Wall Street, as a report showed the U.S. private sector added more jobs than expected last month.
Gold Edges up to Snap Three-Day Plunge
Gold prices snapped three days of losses to rise on Wednesday, helped by the euro paring losses versus the dollar, which eased negative currency effects on the precious metal, and by a tentative recovery in demand for physical gold at lower prices.
Gold Recovers as Dollar Retreats, Buyers Step In
Gold is down more than 6 percent since late February, having dropped sharply from the year's highs after U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke held off signaling a further round of U.S. monetary easing in a key speech.
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