Mortgage rates slip, despite the Fed's increase
The drop is tiny, from 3.97 to 3.96, but it shows how little direct impact the central bank's move has on this benchmark
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Janet Yellen's cautious retreat from zero-rate era
Fed chief ends period of extraordinary monetary intervention, but her legacy will depend on where U.S. economy goes from here
Fed hikes interest rates for first time in a decade
Move to raise borrowing costs for consumers and businesses amounts to a bet that the U.S. economy is on solid ground
Stocks surge after Fed raises interest rates
Investors cheered by Federal Reserve's assurance that it won't move too quickly to tighten monetary conditions
Fed rate hike: Time to review your credit cards
With interest rates rising for the first time in a decade, here's what credit card users can do to protect themselves
World markets mixed as investors count down to Fed
U.S. stocks were poised to open higher: Dow futures were up 0.5 percent and broader S&P 500 futures increased 0.4 percent
Can Janet Yellen hit the market's sweet spot?
Wall Street wants a "dovish hike" -- a tiny rise and a promise to go very slow from here -- but disappointment is possible
The pros and cons of a Fed interest rate hike
As U.S. central bank readies to make its first rate increase since 2006, there's case to be made for staying at zero -- or not
Consumer prices held steady in November
Excluding energy and food, however, the 0.2 percent gain puts that core CPI measure an annual rate of 2 percent
Global shares mixed as investors weigh Fed rate hike
Wall Street seemed poised to extend Monday's last minute gains: Both Dow and S&P futures were up 0.8 percent
Calendar: Week of December 14
"Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
Why it's tricky for Fed officials to talk politically
When Janet Yellen weighed in on inequality, it opened her up to harsh criticism that was misguided -- but also avoidable
PIMCO picks Ben Bernanke to lead its board
In addition to the former Fed chair, the bond fund giant has named ex-ECB head Jean-Claude Trichet as a board member
Before you get too excited by Friday's rally. . .
November's payroll report sent stocks soaring, but here's why that's not enough to mean the bulls are in charge again
November payrolls increased more than anticipated
Government says unemployment rate held at a seven-year low of 5 percent, with table seen as set for rise in borrowing costs
Fed and ECB stimulus worries slam stocks
Investors disappointed with central banks punish financial markets across the board, pushing the Dow down for the year
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
The stock market is calm -- that's worrisome
Financial markets may appear tranquil, but beneath the surface some investors are girding for trouble
U.S. economy grew at 2.1 percent rate in third quarter
Less severe slowdown in stockpiling by businesses is main reason for better-than-initially thought reading of summer activity
World stocks drift as Fed-fueled rally fades
U.S. stocks were poised to open higher: Dow futures added 0.4 percent, and broader S&P 500 futures rose 0.3 percent
Global stocks move higher after signs of Fed rate hike
Futures showed that Wall Street was likely to extend its gains: Dow futures gained 0.2 percent, and S&P futures rose 0.4 percent
Below the surface, Wall Street is still nervous
Stocks may have shrugged off the shock of the Paris terror attacks, but lingering worries about rate hikes are lurking
Stocks higher; ConAgra Foods jumps on spinoff news
Investors welcomed new hints that the Federal Reserve could begin to raise interest rates as early as next month
Consumer prices rise slightly in October
Gas costs increased 0.4 percent in October but have plunged 27.8 percent over the past 12 months
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
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