Home
> Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve
European Stocks Steady ahead of Fed's Policy Decision
Markets little changed as traders await Fed's policy announcement and initial US GDP estimates.
Asian Stocks Gain on Earnings Outlook and Fed's Decision
Domestic corporate earnings boost Japanese investor sentiments while improved industrial figures cheer Seoul.
European Stocks up on US Earnings Optimism
Positive US quarterly performance and indicators cheer markets, but traders remain cautious ahead of the Fed's policy meet.
Asian Markets Mixed Ahead of Key US Data and Fed Policy
Japanese and South Korean shares advance but Chinese markets retreat after previous session's gains.
European Stocks Cautious with Bank of Japan and US Earnings in Focus
Markets open lower as traders consider Bank of Japan's aggressive stimulus plans and earnings reports from major US firms.
Bank of Japan Hikes Inflation Target to 2% and Adopts Open Ended Asset Buying
The BoJ relents to government demands and resorts to US Federal Reserve-style asset purchase plans.
Transcripts Show Fed Failed to Pick Up Warning Signs of 2007 Recession
The transcripts were released after a standard 5-year delay
Asian Markets Weekly Roundup: Solid China GDP and Weak Yen Boost Sentiments
Markets advanced this week as a better- than- expected China GDP and a weak yen bolstered global economic optimism.
European Stocks Jump on China's Improved GDP
Sentiments upbeat as Chinese GDP growth boosts global economic optimism.
JPMorgan Slashes Dimon's Pay and Overhauls CIO Risk Management
JPM's board declares CEO Jamie Dimon is "ultimately responsible" for failures that led to Bruno Iksil's 'London Whale' losses
JPMorgan Faces FSA Probe On London Whale Losses
JP Morgan's London-based CIO unit undergoes FSA investigation into Bruno Iksil's $6.2bn trading loss.
European Stocks Fall on Fresh US Economic Concerns
Sentiments weaken as world's largest economy appears headed for another political standoff over debt ceiling and spending cuts.
Barack Obama Rejects Talks on Debt Ceiling and Spending Cuts
President says no to Republican demands on spending cuts in exchange for raising debt ceiling.
Asian Stocks Mixed but Nikkei Extends Gains on Weak Yen
Upbeat sentiments continue in Japanese markets as yen remains at multi-year lows against US dollar.
Doubling Down on a Triple-A Mistake: Britain Deserves its Top Debt Rating
Britain can never - and will never - default on its sterling debt and therefore deserves to keep its AAA rating.
European Stocks Rise on Eurozone and China Optimism
Markets open in optimistic mood in run-up to release of eurozone industrial output figures.
JP Morgan Hires ex-Regulator As US Government Forces Compliance Overhaul
Reuters reports JPMorgan faces government order to tighten money laundering policies as it names T. Timothy Ryan to lead global compliance unit.
Jamie Forese and Manuel Medina-Mora Lead Citi Management Shake-Up
CEO Michael Corbat reveals new banking chiefs under Citi's first structural shake-up since Vikram Pandit quit.
European Shares Slide as Investors Pull Back from Multi-Year Highs
Investors in US and Europe cautious ahead of central bank meetings in London and Frankfurt.
Asian Markets Edge Lower on Profit-Taking
Traders turn to profit-taking following a recent rally on the back of 'fiscal cliff' solution and weak Yen.
US Unemployment Rate Stable at 7.8% in December
US unemployment rate remains stable in December, indicating a weak growth in the labour market.
US Jobs Data Fails to Spark European Markets as Economic Data Disappoints
Britain's economy remains close to recession as European inflation quickens on key payroll Friday.
US Urged to Mint 'Trillion Dollar Platinum Coin' To Solve Debt Ceiling Debate
Formal petition submitted to White House demanding Treasury mint unprecedented coin as debt deadline draws closer.
Asian Shares Except Japan Down on Fed Minutes
Concerns over the future of Fed's asset purchase programme trigger fresh uncertainties in the financial markets.
European Rally Stalls As Investors Await Key US Jobs Report
Mixed employment data and concerns over US budget talks keep investors in a cautious mood.
PIMCO's Gross: Inflation Dragons Lurk in the Cave of Quantitative Easing
Founder of the world's biggest bond fund rounds on "essentially costless" money-printing in his monthly Investment Outlook column.
Best of 2012: Business Quotes of the Year
From the Crystal Meth Fiscal Cliff to the Shareholder Spring to the London Whale Tempest in a Teapot, the year's biggest stories began with a quote. Here are ten of the best.
Central Bank Scorecard: Steep Challenges ahead for New Global Financial Celebrities
IBTimes UK has put together its own 'Central Bank Watch' report with key rates, dates and details from world's most important policymakers.
Bank of England Pay Deal Makes Mark Carney World's Most Expensive Central Banker
Mark Carney will earn £874,000 a year on Threadneedle Street in the City of London.
European Markets Mixed amid Fiscal Cliff Concerns
Positive Fed stimulus measures offset by 'fiscal cliff' worries.