Federal Reserve
US
Preliminary figures released today show the US economy grew at an annual rate of 3.2% in the last quarter of 2013, in line with analysts' expectations.
30 January 2014
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Economics
Japan's Nikkei has dropped another 2.5% overnight as equity markets move further into the red following a fresh tapering announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
30 January 2014
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Bonds
Since Federal Reserve chair Ben Bernanke first raised the prospect of tapering on 22 May, bond funds have endured a torrid run, but some have coped much better than others.
10 January 2014
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Economics
The Federal Reserve saw jobs growth in the US as the trigger to begin tapering QE, and has raised its economic growth forecast, the minutes of the last Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting reveal.
09 January 2014
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Economics
Janet Yellen has been voted in by the US Senate to become the first woman to lead the Federal Reserve.
07 January 2014
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Economics
Markets have rallied today following the Federal Reserve's move to scale back its quantitative easing programme as the US economy recovers.
19 December 2013
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