Federal Reserve

Yellen’s challenge: Quell fears about monetary policy limits

The world's key central banks have worked themselves into contortions to try and rev up economic growth. So what will Janet Yellen say address the current state of monetary policy?

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |August 25, 2016

4 min read

Economic Indicators

Fed vice-chair hints at 2016 rate hike

"We are close to our targets," said Federal Reserve vice-chair Stanley Fischer.

By Staff |August 23, 2016

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Some Fed members worried rate rise will come too late

The Fed’s dovishness can be attributed to low inflation, but some FOMC members say now is the time to hike.

By Katie Keir |August 17, 2016

5 min read

Economic Indicators

Gas prices keep U.S. CPI in check

U.S. consumer prices were unchanged in July, as a big drop in gasoline and other energy prices kept inflation under control.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |August 16, 2016

2 min read

Fed’s hike hint drove down TSX

December hike still likely after latest from Fed: CIBC

How to read the Fed’s signals

Yellen cautious, but says case for rate hike stronger

Yellen’s challenge: Quell fears about monetary policy limits

Fed vice-chair hints at 2016 rate hike

Some Fed members worried rate rise will come too late

Gas prices keep U.S. CPI in check

Two hikes from the Fed this year? Still unlikely, says expert

Don’t let Fed meetings rattle long-term focus