Yellen signals growing likelihood of a December hike
Federal Reserve chair tells Congress economic conditions are falling into place for policymakers to make a move in two weeks
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Wall Street girds for the looming rate hike
As Janet Yellen talks up the economy's strength, investors are again worrying about the impact of rising rates
Yellen confident U.S. economy is on the mend
Fed chief points to positive signals on job growth and inflation, setting stage for December hike in interest rates
Maine's hot new product? Hint: It's not lobster
Soaring demand for seaweed -- as food and fertilizer -- puts Maine's harvesters in a sweet spot
Consumer spending up a weak 0.1 percent in October
Americans boost online shopping and restaurant spending, leading to a modest increase for a second straight month
Survey: French economy already hurting from attacks
France's slowdown contrasts with the overall 19-country eurozone, which according to research firm is expanding at the fastest rate since 2011
Is the U.S. recovery too old for its own good?
Yes, the current expansion has already lasted much longer than usual -- but that doesn't mean it's about to end
In fourth GOP debate, clear policy divisions emerge
Sens. Marco Rubio and Rand Paul stand out for their strong -- but distinctly different -- views on conservative leadership
Americans are piling on record debt
As the Fed ponders hiking interest rates, consumers and businesses are borrowing money at their fastest pace in years
GDP: Economy cools in third quarter
Growth moderates after increasing at a 3.9 percent pace in the second quarter
Maybe Wall Street can handle a Fed rate hike
Despite rising odds of a December liftoff, investors reacted by pushing stocks higher in a sign of shifting psychology
How do I watch the Republican debate?
The Republican candidates face off for their third primary debate Wednesday night in Boulder, Colorado
Corporate economists scale back fourth-quarter forecasts
Compared to their July estimates, more now expect less GDP growth and for their companies to add fewer jobs
Global warming spells trouble for world economy
As global warming increases, world income will fall and the gap between rich and poor countries will widen, study says
American consumers are spending, but is it enough?
In a worrying sign for the U.S. economy, people are pinching their pennies ahead of the key holiday shopping season
This earnings season finds investors on edge
The bleak forecasts aren't helping, but upside surprises may lift the gloom and offer buying opportunities
Obama says he won't sign another "short-sighted" spending bill
This week, the president signed short-term legislation to fund the government through early December
Does the Fed have a communication problem?
Commentary: While its recent decision to hold rates near zero caught many by surprise, the real misstep lies elsewhere
Goldman Sachs: 2016 looks like a dud for economy
The Wall Street firm is ratcheting down its forecast for U.S. economic growth, citing concerns about China
Second-quarter GDP growth gets pushed up to 3.9 percent
The third reading from the Commerce Dept. shows additional gains from consumers, business and construction
U.S. economy needs stronger wage growth, Lew says
Although the U.S. economy continues to heal, the benefits of growth must be "spread more fairly," Treasury Secretary says
Meet Generation Z
In an age where so much time and money is spent marketing to Millennials, the focus may soon shift to Generation Z - huge, pragmatic and uber tech savvy
Election 2016: Jeb Bush says too many regulations are hurting economy
In Iowa, the former Florida governor said he wants to end the "Washington-knows-best mentality" by scaling back existing regulations
U.S. stocks sharply lower in fallout from Fed
Energy companies take it on the chin as Wall Street frets about the global economy after the central bank postpones rate hike
Stocks shrugging off uncertainty over rates, China
Wall Street's rocky ride continues amid uncertainty over borrowing costs in the U.S. and China's slowing growth
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