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Spain asks for bailout, Fed sets new banking buffer
Jeremy Hobson Jun 8, 2012
One of the big rain clouds hanging over markets this morning is coming from Spain. There are reports that the Spanish government could ask Europe to bailout its banks this weekend.
Americans concerned over Fed's low interest rates
Frank Newport Jun 7, 2012
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke may announce a new plan for interest rates today on Capitol Hill. Six in 10 Americans want the Federal Reserve to consider the negative impact of low interest rates on retirees and savings.
Market hope hangs on Bernanke
David Gura Jun 7, 2012
All eyes are on Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke today as he testifies today on Capitol Hill and announces his plans for interest rates and quantitative easing.
Options narrow for Federal Reserve action
Jeremy Hobson Jun 7, 2012
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is on Capitol Hill today and he's under pressure to do more to stimulate the economy in the United States.
Bernanke: Fed will act if there is risk
David Gura Jun 7, 2012
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke was on Capital Hill today, he didn't rule out action, but did not suggest any immediate policy changes.
Should central banks be doing more?
Josh Brown Jun 6, 2012
There's been more and more talk of the world economy slowing down. Still, the European Central Bank isn't changing its interest rate, and the Federal Reserve hasn't budged yet.
Who are the biggest holders of U.S. debt?
Kai Ryssdal Jun 4, 2012
There's always talk that foreigners -- China, especially -- hold all of our debt, but that isn't true.
Jobs data may determine Fed's next step
Amy Scott Jun 1, 2012
May's job data, which comes out today, could help determine whether the Federal Reserve pumps more money into the U.S. economy.
Nearing 100, Federal Reserve crowdsources its centennial
David Gura May 31, 2012
The Federal Reserve is almost 100, and it wants your help in compiling an inventory of its history.
Federal Reserve holding off on new action... for now
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Apr 26, 2012
The Fed has ended its two-day meeting and the conclusion is the economy isn't bad enough to take new action now.
