Reuters - World stocks hit a fresh one-year low on Thursday and investors poured money into safer currencies and government bonds after the Federal Reserve gave a grim outlook for the U.S. economy and China’s manufacturing slowed.[Read more...]
Reuters - The S&P 500 stock index fell more than 2 percent on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said the economic outlook remains grim, even as it acted to boost economic demand.[Read more...]
Reuters - Stocks slipped on Wednesday as cautious investors were skeptical that the Federal Reserve would offer any positive surpises with actions to further stimulate the faltering economy.[Read more...]
NEW YORK—U.S. stocks fell as investors absorbed a barrage of downbeat corporate headlines ahead of a statement on monetary policy from the Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 48 points, or 0.4%, to 11359. The Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index shed 8 points, or 0.7%, to 1193 and the Nasdaq Composite added [...]
Reuters - Stocks drifted lower on Wednesday as investors were reluctant to place bets ahead of a U.S. Federal Reserve announcement that is expected to present some action to speed up a lagging recovery.[Read more...]
NEW YORK—U.S. stock futures drifted just below unchanged levels as investors moved cautiously ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy statement. Associated Press A trader at the New York Stock Exchange. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 15 points lower at 11320. The Dow erased intraday gains of as much as 149 points on [...]
Reuters - Stock index futures fell on Wednesday as investors waited to see if the Federal Reserve launches a fresh effort to boost the sluggish economy.[Read more...]
LONDON—U.S. stock futures edged higher on Wednesday, as investors waited to learn whether the Federal Reserve has decided to take more measures to buoy the sluggish economy. More than two hours before the start of trading, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 46 points to 11381 and those on the Standard & Poor’s 500 [...]
Reuters - Asian stocks edged up and the euro clawed back lost ground as investors waited for the end later on Wednesday of a Federal Reserve policy meeting expected to announce further steps to stimulate the flagging U.S. economic recovery.[Read more...]
Reuters - Asian stocks held steady on Wednesday ahead of the conclusion of a two-day U.S. Federal Reserve policy meeting in which Chairman Ben Bernanke is widely expected to announce further steps to stimulate a flagging economic recovery.[Read more...]
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‘Serious questions’ over NZ spill
Libyans claim gains in Gadhafi hometown offensive
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Fierce street fighting in Sirte
Snipers in last-ditch bid to defend Gaddafi hometown
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FBI searches for missing Mo. baby in Kan. landfill
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Libyans face heavy resistance in Gadhafi hometown
(AP)Snipers slow government attack on Gaddafi hometown
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Libyan government forces launch big assault on Sirte
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Libya troops renew Sirte assault
Doubtful social conservatives giving Romney chance
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Libya troops renew push for Sirte
Split in cultural conservatives could help Romney
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Tank fire hits Gaddafi stronghold
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Libya battle hits heart of Sirte
Nobel honors African, Arab women for peace
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