http://www.mail.com/organizations/4514-federal-reserve-system.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/4514-federal-reserve-system.html http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2092710-world-stocks-strong-weekend.html AMSTERDAM (AP) — World stock markets rose steadily on Friday after two key indicators suggested the U.S. economic expansion will continue. The Conference Board reported that its leading indicator index for the U.S. increased 0.6 percent in April, following a 0.2 decline in March, due to recovering housing and labor markets. "In general, the (index) points... Fri, 17 May 2013 16:41:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2092710-world-stocks-strong-weekend.html 2013-05-17T16:41:18Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2090788-late-fade-wall-street-wal-mart-disney-slump.html NEW YORK (AP) — Signs of a slowing economy combined with comments from a Federal Reserve official helped pull the stock market down Thursday. There was plenty of discouraging news. Applications for unemployment benefits rose last week and manufacturing slowed in the mid-Atlantic region. Wal-Mart sank after warning that its customers were spending less at ... Thu, 16 May 2013 22:10:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2090788-late-fade-wall-street-wal-mart-disney-slump.html 2013-05-16T22:10:09Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2090132-us-consumer-prices-fall-04-pct-cheaper-gas.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A plunge in the cost of gas drove down a measure of U.S. consumer prices last month by the most since December 2008. Excluding the drop in fuel costs, prices were largely unchanged. The consumer price index fell 0.4 percent in April from March, the Labor Department said Thursday. The main reason the index fell was that gas prices plunged... Thu, 16 May 2013 13:32:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2090132-us-consumer-prices-fall-04-pct-cheaper-gas.html 2013-05-16T13:32:23Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2087240-stocks-climb-traders-shrug-economic-reports.html NEW YORK (AP) — Investors nudged the stock market to all-time highs Wednesday despite a handful of disappointing economic reports. Google's stock topped $900 for the first time after the company announced new versions of its prodcuts, and Macy's rose after beating Wall Street's profit estimates. The market headed lower at the start of trading, following n... Wed, 15 May 2013 22:08:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2087240-stocks-climb-traders-shrug-economic-reports.html 2013-05-15T22:08:14Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2087622-experts-smartphones-avenue-hackers.html MIAMI (AP) — Smartphones are increasingly popular not only with consumers, but also with thieves who see the devices as another way to tap into bank accounts and other sensitive information, experts say. Many consumers simply don't realize how vulnerable their Androids, iPhones and other devices can be. An April study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlant... Wed, 15 May 2013 16:23:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2087622-experts-smartphones-avenue-hackers.html 2013-05-15T16:23:26Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2087062-us-wholesale-prices-fall-07-pct-3-years.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Sharp drops in fuel and food costs reduced a measure of U.S. wholesale prices in April by the most in three years. Outside those volatile categories, inflation stayed tame. The producer price index, which measures price changes before they reach the consumer, fell a seasonally adjusted 0.7 percent in April from March, the Labor Departmen... Wed, 15 May 2013 14:52:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2087062-us-wholesale-prices-fall-07-pct-3-years.html 2013-05-15T14:52:29Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2084382-stock-market-rises-record-territory.html NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market marched back into record territory Tuesday as investors seized on the latest encouraging news about the economy. This time, it was a report on the health of small businesses. Small business owners were slightly more optimistic in April, according to a survey released by the National Federation of Independent Business befor... Tue, 14 May 2013 22:17:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2084382-stock-market-rises-record-territory.html 2013-05-14T22:17:56Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2077564-bloomberg-bars-reporters-client-activity.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Financial data and news company Bloomberg LP says it has corrected a "mistake" in its newsgathering policies and cut off its journalists' special access to client log-in activity on the company's ubiquitous trading information terminals after Goldman Sachs complained about the matter last month. A person familiar with the matter said Fr... Sun, 12 May 2013 01:06:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2077564-bloomberg-bars-reporters-client-activity.html 2013-05-12T01:06:38Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2076588-bernanke-fed-increasing-financial-monitoring.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve has broadened its oversight beyond banks and now monitors a wide-range of financial institutions that could hasten another financial crisis, Chairman Ben Bernanke said Friday. Bernanke said the Fed is still monitoring banks and other systematically important financial institutions. But it has widened its scope to incl... Fri, 10 May 2013 15:57:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2076588-bernanke-fed-increasing-financial-monitoring.html 2013-05-10T15:57:22Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2075936-oil-drops-95-barrel-dollar-rises.html The price of oil dropped below $95 a barrel on Friday as a strengthening dollar made crude more expensive for traders using other currencies. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for June delivery was down $1.74 to $94.65 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contact lost 23 cents to finish at $96.39 a barrel on ... Fri, 10 May 2013 12:31:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2075936-oil-drops-95-barrel-dollar-rises.html 2013-05-10T12:31:15Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2069366-us-consumers-cut-credit-card-use-march.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans cut back on using their credit cards in March, suggesting many were reluctant to take on high-interest debt to make purchases. Consumer borrowing rose just $8 billion in March from February to a seasonally adjusted $2.81 trillion, the Federal Reserve said Tuesday. It was the smallest increase in eight months. The gain was drive... Tue, 07 May 2013 20:21:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2069366-us-consumers-cut-credit-card-use-march.html 2013-05-07T20:21:48Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2064772-warren-buffett-offers-advice-investing-life.html OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett dispensed plenty of advice on investing and life during this weekend's Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting. The wisdom Buffett and his investing partner Charlie Munger offer is part of what attracts more than 30,000 to the meetings each year. Here's a sample of their insights: INVESTING SUCCESS: Buffett an... Sun, 05 May 2013 21:27:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2064772-warren-buffett-offers-advice-investing-life.html 2013-05-05T21:27:11Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2059344-us-economic-reports-hold-hope-hiring-gains.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans are losing their jobs. Employers are struggling to squeeze more work from their staffs. The U.S. is producing so much oil that imports are plunging, narrowing the trade deficit. A string of data Thursday raised hopes for stronger hiring and U.S. growth in coming months. More jobs would spur spending and help energize the ... Thu, 02 May 2013 21:10:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2059344-us-economic-reports-hold-hope-hiring-gains.html 2013-05-02T21:10:22Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2056462-fed-stimulus-taxes-cuts-hurt.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cautioned America's political leaders Wednesday that their policies are hurting the economy. The Fed stood by its aggressive efforts to stimulate the economy and reduce unemployment. But it sent its clearest signal to date that tax increases and spending cuts that kicked in this year are slowing the economy. ... Wed, 01 May 2013 23:44:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2056462-fed-stimulus-taxes-cuts-hurt.html 2013-05-01T23:44:31Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2056042-stocks-sink-economic-worries-dow-138.html NEW YORK (AP) — Signs of a slowing economy dragged down the stock market Wednesday. Even the prospect of continued stimulus from the Federal Reserve didn't help. Major market indexes fell by 0.9 percent, their worst decline in two weeks. Small-company stocks fell even more, 2.5 percent, as investors shunned risk. The yield on the benchmark U.S. government... Wed, 01 May 2013 22:21:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2056042-stocks-sink-economic-worries-dow-138.html 2013-05-01T22:21:28Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2055226-policy-changes-expected-fed-ends-meeting.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is widely expected Wednesday to stick with its aggressive efforts to strengthen a still-subpar economy. The Fed will likely end a two-day meeting with a statement noting that job growth remains modest and that it's standing by its campaign to keep loan rates at record lows to help ease unemployment. The central bank's... Wed, 01 May 2013 10:25:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2055226-policy-changes-expected-fed-ends-meeting.html 2013-05-01T10:25:35Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2054502-brighter-view-jobs-pay-lifts-us-confidence.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are more optimistic the job market is healing and will deliver higher pay later this year. That brighter outlook, along with rising home prices, cheaper gasoline and a surging stock market, could offset some of the drag from the recent tax increases and government spending cuts. A gauge of consumer confidence rose in April, rev... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:57:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2054502-brighter-view-jobs-pay-lifts-us-confidence.html 2013-04-30T19:57:13Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2053306-fed-to-stick-with-low-rate-stance-this-week.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A combination of scant inflation and still-modest U.S. economic growth will likely lead the Federal Reserve this week to maintain its drive to keep borrowing costs at record lows indefinitely. The Fed has said it plans to keep its key short-term interest rate near zero at least until the unemployment rate dips below 6.5 percent from its ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:01:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2053306-fed-to-stick-with-low-rate-stance-this-week.html 2013-04-30T12:01:01Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2046746-stocks-stall-tepid-us-economic-growth.html NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market stalled Friday after the U.S. economy didn't grow as much as hoped and earnings from a handful of big companies failed to rev up investors. The economy grew at a 2.5 percent annual rate in the first three months of the year, the government said. That was below the 3.1 percent forecast by economists. The shortfall reinforce... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:13:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2046746-stocks-stall-tepid-us-economic-growth.html 2013-04-26T21:13:19Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2037738-bernanke-to-conference-hinting-departure.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Ben Bernanke is intensifying speculation that this year will be his last as Federal Reserve chairman by deciding to skip the Fed's annual August conference in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Jackson Hole has long been a high-profile platform for speeches by Fed chairmen. Since taking over the Fed in 2006, Bernanke has been the marquee speaker each ye... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:02:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2037738-bernanke-to-conference-hinting-departure.html 2013-04-23T04:02:51Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2026160-fed-survey-housing-auto-sales-lift-us-economy.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A strengthening housing recovery and robust auto sales contributed to moderate economic growth across the United States in late February and March, according to a Federal Reserve survey released Wednesday. Growth was moderate or modest in all of the Fed's 12 banking districts, and it accelerated in two — New York and Dallas — from Januar... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:57:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2026160-fed-survey-housing-auto-sales-lift-us-economy.html 2013-04-17T19:57:10Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2025426-imf-urges-fed-central-banks-to-monitor-stimulus.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund is urging the Federal Reserve and other central banks to closely monitor their extraordinary efforts to jump-start economic growth, warning that the policies could inflate asset bubbles and destabilize financial markets. The global lending organization said in a global stability report released Wednesday t... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:18:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2025426-imf-urges-fed-central-banks-to-monitor-stimulus.html 2013-04-17T13:18:16Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2022718-goldman-cfo-very-close-to-crisis.html NEW YORK (AP) — Goldman Sachs reported what seemed like a good first quarter, but analysts were more concerned about the bank's future than the past three months. They peppered the chief financial officer with questions about impending regulations, and investors sent Goldman's stock down even as other banks rose. By the numbers, it was a decent quarter. P... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:35:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2022718-goldman-cfo-very-close-to-crisis.html 2013-04-16T21:35:57Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2022766-us-consumer-prices-drop-02-pct-cheaper-gas.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer prices declined last month as the cost of gas fell sharply and food prices were unchanged. The tame reading is the latest evidence that the sluggish economy is keeping inflation in check. The consumer price index declined a seasonally adjusted 0.2 percent in March, after jumping 0.7 percent in February, the Labor Department... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:08:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2022766-us-consumer-prices-drop-02-pct-cheaper-gas.html 2013-04-16T13:08:12Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2015464-jpmorgan-ceo-work-to-do-controls-compliance.html NEW YORK (AP) — Jamie Dimon, head of JPMorgan Chase, says that grappling with new regulations and strengthening internal controls are the bank's top priorities. In a call with reporters Friday to discuss first-quarter earnings, he said that the bank would be aggressive in making changes, opting for quick decision-making over consensus building. "We've got... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:39:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2015464-jpmorgan-ceo-work-to-do-controls-compliance.html 2013-04-12T16:39:40Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2015542-wholesale-prices-drop-06-percent-march.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of wholesale prices fell in March by the largest amount in 10 months, reflecting a big drop in gasoline prices. The producer price index fell 0.6 percent last month compared with February, the Labor Department said Friday. In February, wholesale prices had jumped 0.7 percent. The March decline reflected a 6.8 percent plunge in ... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:35:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2015542-wholesale-prices-drop-06-percent-march.html 2013-04-12T13:35:43Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2010584-stocks-rise-sharply-led-gains-technology.html NEW YORK (AP) — Technology stocks roared back Wednesday, driving the Standard & Poor's 500 and Dow Jones industrial average to record highs. The industry has lagged the broader market this year, but surged after network communications company Adtran reported earnings that were double what Wall Street analysts expected. That boosted optimism that businesse... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:32:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2010584-stocks-rise-sharply-led-gains-technology.html 2013-04-10T22:32:28Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2010396-minutes-fed-supports-stimulus-through-midyear.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of Federal Reserve policymakers want to continue extraordinary bond purchases to help boost the U.S. economy at least through the middle of the year, according to minutes from the Fed's last meeting released Wednesday. But many members indicated they want to slow and eventually end the program before the end of the year, as lo... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:02:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2010396-minutes-fed-supports-stimulus-through-midyear.html 2013-04-10T22:02:24Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2011768-banks-those-who-received-fed-minutes-early.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Employees at JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs Group, Wells Fargo and Citigroup were among those to receive market-sensitive information from the Federal Reserve a day early, according to an email list provide by the Fed on Wednesday. The Fed said early Wednesday that minutes from the March 19-20 policy meeting were inadvertently emailed to ... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:47:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2011768-banks-those-who-received-fed-minutes-early.html 2013-04-10T21:47:15Z