World stocks fall amid jitters over possible stimulus withdrawal, big drop in oil priceSEOUL, South Korea — World stock markets fell Thursday amid a big drop in oil prices and as investors worried that support measures for the fragile global economy will be withdrawn too quickly. Asian stocks fall amid jitters over possible stimulus withdrawal, big drop in oil priceSEOUL, South Korea — Most Asian stock markets fell Thursday amid a big drop in oil prices and as investors worried that support measures for the fragile global economy will be withdrawn too quickly. Fed pushes $1.45 trillion housing market plan into 2010; mortgage rates expected to stay lowWASHINGTON — Signaling confidence in a recovery, the Federal Reserve decided Wednesday to stretch out the pace of a program intended to lower mortgage rates and prop up the housing market. Improved outlook from the Fed wasn’t enough to restart stock market’s rallyNEW YORK — Investors were encouraged by the Fed’s latest improved assessment of the economy, but not enough to propel the Dow Jones industrial average past 10,000. Stock market takes some comfort from Fed’s improved outlook; Major indicators trade mixedNEW YORK — Stocks traded in a tight range Wednesday as investors took some solace from a slightly improved assessment of the economy from the Federal Reserve. Treasurys move higher Fed indicates has no plans to raise key interest rate in near futureNEW YORK — Treasury prices rebounded Wednesday after the Federal Reserve board alleviated worries about inflation. Dollar hits fresh 12-month lows as Fed keeps interest rate near zero, says economy ‘picked up’NEW YORK — The dollar hit a fresh 12-month low, then bounced back a bit in later trading as the Federal Reserve left interest rates at a range near zero, saying it will keep them there for a long time amid gradual improvements in the economy, and did not announce any new liquidity measures. Stocks rise to 11-month highs after Federal Reserve says economic activity has picked upNEW YORK — A more upbeat assessment of the economy from the Federal Reserve sent stocks higher Wednesday, pushing the Dow Jones industrial average closer to 10,000. Fed slows $1.45 trillion mortgage program; says economic activity ‘picked up’WASHINGTON — With the economy on the mend, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday said it is slowing the pace of a program to lower mortgage rates and prop up the housing market. Stocks creep higher as investors await conclusion of Fed policy meetingNEW YORK — Stocks crept higher Wednesday afternoon ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates. Treasury prices decline after weakening demand seen at 5-year note auctionNEW YORK — Treasury prices fell Wednesday, pushing their yields higher, after results from an auction of five-year notes showed weaker demand for government debt. Stocks waver as investors await conclusion of Fed policy meeting, oil fallsNEW YORK — Investors are waiting for word from the Federal Reserve before making any big moves in stocks. Stocks slip as investors await conclusion of Fed policy meeting, oil fallsNEW YORK — Stocks edged lower early Wednesday as investors awaited word from the Federal Reserve. US stock futures rise slightly as investors await conclusion of Fed policy meetingNEW YORK — Stock futures are creeping higher Wednesday as investors await the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates. To foster recovery, Fed likely to leave rates at record-low, economic supports in placeWASHINGTON — Nurturing a nascent recovery, Federal Reserve policymakers are sure to leave a key interest rate at a record low and probably will keep other economic supports in place. Stocks rise to 2009 highs, Dow adds 51 as commodities rebound, Fed begins rates meetingNEW YORK — A rebound in commodities drew investors back into the stock market and helped push stocks to new highs for 2009. Treasurys rise along with stocks, decent auction of 2-year notes supports higher pricesNEW YORK — A strong auction of two-year notes helped support the bond market Tuesday, sending Treasury yields lower. Study finds recession has led to spending cuts for people in every income levelNEW YORK — Across all income levels, the recession has led shoppers to reevaluate their spending and adopt cost-saving strategies — and people say those new habits will last even after the economy recovers. Government index shows US home prices rose 0.3 percent in July; still 10.5 percent below peakWASHINGTON — U.S. home prices rose slightly in July from a month earlier, according to a government index, further evidence the housing market is stabilizing. Stocks rise in early trading ahead of Fed meeting as commodities, world markets reboundNEW YORK — A rebound in commodities drew investors back into the stock market and helped push stocks to new highs for 2009. US stock futures signal higher open after world markets, commodities reboundNEW YORK — The U.S. stock market headed for a higher opening Tuesday as markets around the globe bounced back from the previous day’s sell-off. World markets higher amid optimism that Asia is leading a global recoveryLONDON — European stock markets followed Asia higher on Tuesday after the Asian Development Bank upgraded its growth forecasts for major economies like China and India and said the region is leading a global recovery. Wall Street was set to gain. Oil falls below $70 as Chinese demand drops, dollar regains footingOil prices fell for a third straight day before the U.S. Federal Reserve meets to discuss monetary policy, which for months has helped to drive crude prices higher. Stock futures signal lower open following modest losses overseas, investors await Fed meetingNEW YORK — U.S. stock futures are signaling a lower opening Monday on Wall Street following modest losses overseas. Investors turn attention to Fed meeting for guidance on the economyNEW YORK — If the stock market’s seemingly unstoppable march higher is to be believed, the economy is firmly on the road to recovery. Several key events on the economic calendar this week may help determine whether that conviction holds up. At meeting this week, Fed policymakers likely to maintain aid programs to boost economyWASHINGTON — With the economy starting to rebound but still fragile, Federal Reserve policymakers this week are expected to keep emergency programs to encourage spending and borrowing intact. But to avoid unleashing inflation later on, they are likely to consider ways to rein in programs designed to keep mortgage rates down and get banks to lend more freely. Senate committee that’s choke point on health care bill is next battle for divided DemocratsWASHINGTON — Keep going. You don’t have to fix all of it now. Just please don’t let it stall. That’s the essence of the message that Senate Democratic leaders have for their Finance Committee senators, who plan to start voting Tuesday on a remake of the nation’s health care system. Stocks open higher as investors try look to extend recent rallyStocks are higher in early trading as investors aim to resume a recent rally that took the Dow Jones industrials to a new high for the year earlier this week. Stock futures point to slightly higher open as investors try to extend recent rallyStock futures are pointing to a higher open Friday, as investors aim to resume a recent rally that took the Dow Jones industrials to a new high for the year earlier this week. Stock futures point to higher open as investors try to extend recent rallyStock futures are pointing to a slightly higher open Friday, as investors aim to resume a recent rally that took the Dow Jones industrials to a new high for the year earlier this week. |
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