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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.
Could the U.S. follow the U.K. into another recession?
Diane Swonk Apr 26, 2012
The Federal Reserve has upgraded its forecast for the U.S. economy in 2012 but also downgraded its outlooks for 2013 and 2014. There are worries the U.S. could fall back into recession just like the U.K. did.
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.
Fed holds off on new steps to help U.S. economy
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Apr 26, 2012
The Federal Reserve won't be taking any major new steps to help the economy at this time, and the reason is that the Fed expects the U.S. economy to grow at about 3 percent this year.
How will the Fed respond to March's jobs numbers?
Jeremy Hobson Apr 9, 2012
March's disappointing jobs report could push the Federal Reserve to do more to spur job growth. Chairman Ben Bernanke is expected to speak on the subject today in Atlanta.
Fed money played no role in Watergate
David Gura Apr 4, 2012
At the Federal Reserve's latest meeting, only two of 10 voting committee members support additional stimulus. The Fed inspector general, meanwhile, released a report that Fed money didn't contribute to the Watergate burglary, or to Saddam Hussein and Iraq getting weapons in the 1980s.
Markets react to Fed news, ADP jobs report
Josh Brown Apr 4, 2012
The payroll processing company ADP said the U.S. private sector added 209,000 jobs last month, a sign that job growth has yet to be affected by high gas prices. The seeming recovery has also led the Fed to announce it will ease off with quantitative easing.
