US stocks tick up as Fed official suggests slight taper

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 09:22

US stocks edged higher Monday as a Federal Reserve official suggested that the central bank could take a small step next week to reel in its stimulus program.

Asian stocks slip as Fed hints of policy turn

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 09:39

Asian stocks stumbled and the dollar stood tall on Thursday after minutes from the US Federal Reserve`s October meeting hinted at stimulus tapering, while the euro was pressured by speculation of more easing by the European Central Bank.

Wall Street ends session lower but posts gains for October

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 11:30

US stocks finished lower on Thursday as the Federal Reserve`s statement the day before added to investors` anxiety about the timing of a pullback in its stimulus program.

Wall Street caps streak of records after Fed statement

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 09:14

The S&P 500 and Dow industrials had closed at record highs on Tuesday.

S&P 500 ends at record high on Fed hopes

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 09:48

The S&P 500 closed at another record high on Monday as expectations were high that the Federal Reserve will keep its stimulus in place when it meets this week.

Oil prices ease ahead of US Fed meeting

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 08:42

Oil prices edged lower in Asian trade on Tuesday as dealers await a two-day US Federal Reserve policy meeting to find out the bank's plans for its stimulus programme.

Federal Reserve’s two-day meet to start today; likely to announce QE3

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 09:29

Markets widely expect some type of monetary stimulus to underpin the weakening US economy.

Wall Street turns positive; financials lead

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 21:44

Wall Street stocks cut losses with major indexes turning positive in mid-morning trade on Tuesday, led by gains in financials and industrial shares.

US stocks rally on hopes for Fed stimulus measures

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 23:08

Investors are pinning their hopes for the economy on the Federal Reserve.

Fed begins policy meeting, tiptoes toward easing

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 21:15

The US Federal Reserve opened a two-day meeting on Tuesday that is expected to end with a decision to stock up on longer-term Treasury notes in a bid to boost a fading economic recovery.