As Fed meets this week, low inflation will likely keep it 'patient' about a rate increase
The Federal Reserve ended 2014 with a pledge to be "patient" in raising interest rates from record lows.
The buck stops where? US dollar keeps surging against euro, yen and other world currencies
The U.S. dollar has been rolling.
World stocks surge, led by China, extending volatile pattern of sharp gains and losses
Global stock markets swung higher Thursday, led by a surge in Chinese shares, extending a volatile pattern of sharp sell-offs and rousing gains as investors second guess uncertain prospects for the world economy.
As the global economy struggles, stronger dollar means cheaper gas and less inflation in US
As the global economy has weakened, a forcefully stronger U.S. dollar has emerged.
Russia's deputy economy minister: ruble expected to rise, govt not planning currency controls
A senior Russian minister says he's expecting the ruble to extend its recent gains and said the government is not planning to introduce currency controls on Russian companies.
Global markets rise as oil rebounds, Fed pledges not to rush US interest rate hikes
Global markets were mostly higher Monday after the Federal Reserve's pledge not to rush to raise interest rates prompted investors to add risky assets ahead of the year-end holiday.
Swiss central bank introduces negative interest rates to keep franc from gaining more strength
Switzerland's central bank has imposed negative interest rates on commercial bank deposits, with the aim of preventing the Swiss franc from gaining more strength against other currencies.
Asian stock markets boosted by Fed vow to be "patient" in raising interest rates
Asian stock markets powered higher Thursday, sweeping aside worries about a flagging global economy after the U.S. Federal Reserve said it would remain "patient" in its approach to raising interest rates.
World stocks extend rout but China index rises as weak data fuels stimulus hope
Asian and European stocks slid Tuesday as further weakness in oil prices and the slumping Russian ruble helped extend the global market rout.
Asian stock markets slide after Wall Street tumble as Sydney cafe siege unfolds
Asian stocks slid Monday after Wall Street suffered its biggest weekly loss in more than two years following another slump in oil prices.
China stocks jump as disappointing export data fuels stimulus hopes
Chinese stocks surged after disappointing exports raised investor hopes of more stimulus while gains on other Asian markets were restrained despite an upbeat U.S. jobs report.
Europe stocks lower, Asia mixed after ECB inaction, ahead of US jobs report
World stocks were dulled Friday by caution ahead of the monthly U.S. jobs report after the European Central Bank delayed any additional stimulus to early next year.
Weak China manufacturing, Fed minutes weigh on Asian stock markets
Asian stocks faltered Thursday as China's manufacturing weakened and the latest Fed minutes reminded investors that U.S. interest rates are likely to rise next year.
European Central Bank to keep policies on hold despite signs eurozone economy not picking up
Despite the eurozone economy's sluggishness, the European Central Bank is likely to refrain from offering more monetary support at its meeting Thursday as it looks to existing stimulus programs to start working.
World stocks gain, dollar higher after Fed confirms end to stimulus and hints at rate hike
World stock markets mostly rose Thursday, taking in stride the Federal Reserve's announcement it will end a stimulus program that was as massive as it was controversial.
World stocks gain after US rally, Federal Reserve meeting awaited
Global stock markets swung higher Wednesday, cheered by a surge in U.S. stocks that were buoyed by solid earnings, while investors were also waiting for signs from the Federal Reserve on U.S. monetary policy.
Global stocks mostly higher as markets watch US Fed meeting for signs of interest rate changes
Global stocks were mostly higher Tuesday as investors looked ahead to this week's U.S. Federal Reserve meeting.
US criticizes China's currency policy and urges other nations to do more for global growth
The Obama administration says China's currency remains "significantly undervalued," but the administration does not cite China or any other country for unfairly manipulating its currency to gain trade advantages.
Markets in Japan, Hong Kong up but rest of Asia subdued after higher US jobs report
Markets in Japan and Hong Kong rose Monday on strong U.S. jobs data but other Asian markets were lower as investors looked to the U.S. Federal Reserve for signs of when it might raise interest rates.