Fed's 'nearly balanced' language no bar to Sept rate rise

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve will not need to see balanced risks to the economy to proceed with an interest rate hike in September, according to former Fed officials and a review of central bank statements through recent turns in policy.

Dollar picks up on rate hike speculation

Tokyo (AFP) - The dollar climbed Tuesday to a five-week high against the yen and held its euro gains on growing expectations the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year.

Yellen stands by Fed transparency as lawmakers turn up heat

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Wednesday resisted calls for more congressional oversight, as members of a House of Representatives panel criticized the central bank’s policies and pressed it to be more accountable.

Markets on inflation watch after Fed

Now that the Fed has spoken, traders are looking to Thursday's CPI inflation data for clues as to its next move.

Bond-Market Crash Has Wall Street Divided on What’s Next

Maybe, just maybe, this whole bond rout is ending. The global selloff that’s set investors on edge finally slowed last week, and some analysts are saying the worst is over.

As Fed debates rate path, focus on jobs data stirs its own debate

(Reuters) - The Federal Reserve's intensive focus on a wide range of labor market data to guide policy-making is driving a wedge between its core decision-makers and others who feel the central bank is straying from traditional guideposts.

U.S. retail sales pause, seen rebounding in months ahead

(Reuters) - U.S. retail sales unexpectedly stalled in July, pointing to some loss of momentum in the economy early in the third quarter.

More Americans are stuck in part-time work

In the new landscape of the American labor market, jobs are easier to come by but hours remain in short supply.

Fed insists economy can withstand stimulus cut despite rising prices

The Federal Reserve insisted that the US economy is strong enough to withstand a cut to its stimulus program, despite being forced once again to cut its growth forecasts.

Janet Yellen says the US economy is on the mend

In testimony in front of the US Congress, Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen said the US economy is on the mend but reaffirmed the central bank is prepared to act should it falter.

Investors pare longer-dated U.S. Treasuries in week -survey

NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - More investors pared their holdings of longer-dated Treasuries in the latest week after the minutes of the Federal Reserve's March policy meeting suggested the U.S. central bank would be unlikely to raise interest rates until the second half of 2015, according to a survey released on Tuesday by J.P. Morgan Securities.

Wholesale Prices in U.S. Rise on Services as Goods Stagnate

Wholesale prices in the U.S. rose in March as the cost of services climbed by the most in four years while commodities stagnated.

As Fed eyes eventual exit, policymakers spar over interest rates

(Reuters) - Two top Federal Reserve policymakers staked out diametrically opposite views on Friday about whether the U.S. central bank should be willing to risk higher unemployment in order to head off a potential financial crisis.

Fed set to ditch 'threshold' guidance under Yellen

(Reuters) - Janet Yellen's first policy-setting meeting as chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve will focus on how to finesse a rewriting of the central bank's promise to keep interest rates low without roiling financial markets.

Fed officials see high hurdle for changing course on QE taper

(Reuters) - The U.S. economic outlook would have to change dramatically for the Federal Reserve to alter the pace at which it is winding down its massive bond-buying program, three top U.S. central bankers said on Thursday.

Worst over for stocks? Depends on earnings

Thanks to a strong rally last week, the S&P 500 is now down only slightly for the year while the Nasdaq is up nearly 2%.

Strong China January trade data sparks cheers, doubts

(Reuters) - China surprised markets with a thumping trade performance in January as import growth hit a six-month high, drawing some skepticism about the data but still allaying fears of a deepening economic malaise.

2014 could be better year for US economy: Ben Bernanke

WASHINGTON: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Friday that factors which have kept the economy from accelerating appear to be abating, and he predicted stronger growth in 2014.

Economy offers little cheer ahead of holidays

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — The U.S. economy remains stuck on slow-revolving merry-go-round that won’t bring much mirth ahead of the holiday season.