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Fed's Bernanke seen yielding few clues on rates

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke goes before Congress on Wednesday to deliver testimony on the U.S. economy that financial markets will scour for clues on where interest rates are heading.

Producer price rise fuels rate worries

U.S. producer prices rose a steeper-than-expected 0.5 percent last month as food prices jumped, the government said on Tuesday, leading markets to boost bets for another Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

U.S. stocks set to open up on energy; focus on Fed

U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday, suggesting a higher open on Wall Street before the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting, with energy shares set to lead the way.

Stock Bulls Hope Rebound Has Legs

If bulls have their way next week, U.S. stocks could extend the rebound that has some on Wall Street hoping the worst is over after a month-long sell-off.

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Stock Futures Drift Following 2 Days of Losses

U.S. stock market futures were drifting Wednesday on concerns the hangover from Federal Reserve's Chairman Ben Bernanke's hawkish interest-rate comments may linger, with seemingly little else on the economic or corporate news front to capture markets' attention.

Wall St. Week Ahead: Stocks Hope for a Gentle Slowdown

U.S. investors will watch next week to see if the latest employment numbers temper inflation expectations, without sharply dimming the outlook for corporate profit growth, giving stocks a chance to bounce back from May's sharp sell-off.

What the Fed Has to Consider at Wednesday Meeting

Federal Reserve policymakers sit down on Wednesday to decide on what might be the last increase in interest rates for some time, but they will also discuss how to leave their options open in the statement that accompanies the move.

Stocks Rise on Bernanke's Rate Pause Suggestion

U.S. stocks rose on Thursday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the Fed may pause in its 22-month campaign of raising borrowing costs, lifting shares of interest-rate sensitive companies such as banks and utilities.

Fed might pause on rates: Bernanke

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday said for the first time the central bank could at some point pause its 22-month interest-rate rising campaign to allow time to divine the economy's path.

Stock Futures Down Ahead of Fed Testimony

U.S. stock futures fell Thursday as China's central bank lifted interest rates and on caution ahead of testimony from the chairman of the Federal Reserve.

Wall St. Week Ahead: Dow Flirts With New Record High

Corporate earnings news will likely determine the course of the stock market next week as investors scan profit outlooks for enough strength to propel the Dow industrials the few hundred more points the index needs for a record high.