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.

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.

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.

Investors wince but keep calm as US budget battle looms

NEW YORK: Another year, another battle over the U.S. budget. It's hardly what investors need, but it looks like they're going to get it just the same.

Philippine Bonds Too Expensive for Julius Baer: Southeast Asia

Philippine dollar bonds, the best performing in Asia over the past year, are expensive compared with higher-rated debt from Persian Gulf nations, according to Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd.