Stock market flat after economic data
The U.S. stock market is trading flat as Thursday's unemployment and inflation data offered little surprise.
February consumer prices flat on lower energy costs
Consumer prices were unexpectedly unchanged in February as a drop in energy costs was offset by higher food and medical care costs, a government report showed on Thursday, backing up the Federal Reserve's commitment to ultra low interest rates.
New jobless claims dip slightly
The number of workers filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell less than expected last week, while consumer prices were unchanged in February on lower energy prices.
Wall St. set for level open
Wall Street was set for a flat open on Thursday, one day after the Dow pushed to a 17-month high, as data showed consumer prices were unchanged in February and the number of new applications for jobless benefits fell slightly less than expected last week.
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U.S. producer prices fall on lower energy costs
U.S. producer prices in February posted their biggest fall in seven months as energy costs tumbled, validating the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates very low on evidence of tame inflation.
February producer prices fall more than expected
Producer prices fell more steeply than expected in February, posting their biggest drop in seven months as energy costs tumbled, according to a government report on Wednesday that pointed to scant inflation pressures.
BOJ split vote raises doubts about future easing
The Bank of Japan loosened monetary policy on Wednesday in a split vote that suggested the central bank would struggle in the future to meet government demands for easier monetary conditions.
World Bank tells China to tighten policy
The World Bank raised its 2010 growth and inflation forecasts for China and recommended a tighter monetary policy as well as a stronger exchange rate to restrain inflation expectations and asset bubbles.
Asian shares at 2-month high, yen falls on BOJ move
Technology stocks pushed Asian shares to a two-month high on Wednesday, powered by hopes of strong earnings for Intel, while the yen faltered after the Bank of Japan loosened policy in a bid to spur the flagging economy.
Fed renews vow to keep rates low
The Federal Reserve renewed its pledge on Tuesday to keep interest rates near zero for an extended period even as it sounded more upbeat about jobs.
Fed renews extended period low-rate vow
The Federal Reserve renewed its pledge on Tuesday to keep interest rates near zero for an extended period even as it sounded more upbeat about jobs.
Stocks keep gains as rates will stay low for an 'extended period'
The U.S. stock market held on to gains in the afternoon session as the Federal Reserve pledged to keep the federal funds rate low for an extended period, calming fears the Fed Reserve would take a more hawkish stance.
Fed holds rates, extended period vow steady
The Federal Reserve held benchmark rates near zero on Tuesday and renewed a promise to keep them exceptionally low for an extended period while pointing to increased momentum in the economy's recovery.
Stocks up as S&P affirms Greece, Intel boosts
Stocks rose on Tuesday after Standard & Poor's affirmed its ratings on debt-troubled Greece and as semiconductor shares gained on an Intel Corp product announcement.
China's Wen pushes back against yuan rise calls
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Sunday spurned foreign calls for the yuan to rise and showed no let up in scolding the United States over recent bilateral tensions.
China's Wen gives no ground on calls for yuan rise
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Sunday that external calls for yuan appreciation were unhelpful and even a form of trade protectionism, vowing that Beijing would stick to its own course for currency reform.
China's Wen says external pressure on yuan not helpful
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Sunday that external calls for yuan appreciation were unhelpful, vowing that Beijing would stick to its own course for currency reform while also warning of global economic risks.
Obama to tap Yellen for Fed vice chair: source
President Barack Obama plans to nominate San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Janet Yellen, a respected policy dove, to be vice chairman of the central bank, a source familiar with the process said on Thursday.
Leave yuan to us, China tells Obama
The United States should not make a political issue out of the yuan, a Chinese central banker said on Friday, as the two countries lurched toward a potential bust-up over Beijing's currency regime.
Markets slip as China inflation raises concerns
U.S. stocks edged lower on Thursday as China inflation data raised worries about reduced demand from one of the world's largest economies, but gains in big-cap technology shares limited losses.
EUR/USD range-bound as the pair looks for direction
EUR/USD has been range-bound since the beginning of the U.S. session on Wednesday as it failed to break out of the range when the unemployment claims report was released at 8:30 am Thursday morning.
Markets fall after jobless data, China CPI
U.S. stocks fell on Thursday as U.S. jobless claims fell less than expected and inflation in China rose to a 16-month high, raising worries about money tightening in one of the world's largest economies.
Stocks dip on concerns about Chinese inflation
The U.S. stock market tracked losses of European markets as China's CPI report sparked concerns about inflation and the steps the nation's government may take to combat it.
Stock futures point lower on jobless data, China CPI
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Thursday as weekly U.S. jobless claims fell and data showed a jump in Chinese inflation.
Stock futures down on Chinese CPI, ahead of jobless data
U.S. stock index futures were lower on Thursday ahead of a report on weekly jobless claims and after data showed a jump in Chinese inflation.
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