Sounding more confident than in the past, Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen said on Wednesday it's safe for Americans to "feel good" about the U.S. economy.

Fed raises rates, signals more to come in 2017

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9 years 7 months ago

The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by 0.25% on Wednesday. The increase raises the Fed's target for short-term interest rates to a range of 0.75% and 1.00%.

Trump and the Fed are throwing a party for banks

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9 years 7 months ago

More good times may lie ahead for big banks. President Trump wants to roll back some regulations. He has several Goldman alums on his team. And the Fed will help boost lending profits for big banks if it keeps raising rates.

67% of CFOs want Trump to stop tweeting

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9 years 7 months ago

America's business leaders have some advice for President Trump: Put down the Twitter cannon.

Saudis try to reassure oil market after 10% price fall

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9 years 7 months ago

Saudi Arabia wants investors to believe that oil markets are gonna be just fine.

German prosecutors raid headquarters of Volkswagen and Audi

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9 years 7 months ago

German prosecutors raided the head offices of Volkswagen and its Audi brand as part of an investigation into the company's use of software to cheat diesel emissions tests.

Fed decision looms; Dutch election; Oil's wild ride

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9 years 7 months ago

Here's what you need to know about the markets before you start your business day.

Lobby group to train bankers to run for office

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9 years 7 months ago

Bankers who want to run for office are in luck. A powerful lobbying group has launched a training camp designed to help bankers become politicians.

What a Fed rate hike means for you

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9 years 7 months ago

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise its key interest rate Wednesday, which stands to impact millions of Americans.

America's CEOs plan to hire at fastest pace in 3 years

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9 years 7 months ago

President Trump's promise to slash taxes and rip up regulations are making America's CEOs more confident about hiring workers. A Business Roundtable CEO survey released on Tuesday shows that plans for hiring, investments and sales have risen sharply.