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Fed Watching

The media seem to hang on their every utterance. How much do you know about the Federal Reserve Board?

By CFO Staff | February 19, 2016

Fed Says Economy Still Not Ready for Rate Hike

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Fed Says Economy Still Not Ready for Rate Hike

The Federal Reserve's open market committee says it wants to see further improvement in the labor markets and inflation heading back to near 2%.

By Matthew Heller | September 17, 2015

The Fed: More Red Lights Than Green

The Fed: More Red Lights Than Green

The case for raising interest rates is worryingly hazy.

By Economist Staff | September 15, 2015

June Retail Sales Drop Hints at Slowdown

June Retail Sales Drop Hints at Slowdown

Retail sales fell 0.3% in June, after rising 1% in May, suggesting the U.S. economy could be slowing.

By Matthew Heller | July 14, 2015

The Fed’s Interest-Rate Projections: Dotty

The Fed’s Interest-Rate Projections: Dotty

A chart intended to provide insight actually sows confusion.

By Economist Staff | June 16, 2015

Mixed Signals

Across industry sectors, CFO optimism is tempered by an uncertain business environment.

By David W. Owens | May 15, 2015

U.S. Retail Sales Continue Weak in April

U.S. Retail Sales Continue Weak in April

Latest Commerce Department report suggests consumers are still saving money from cheaper gas prices.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 13, 2015

Economists Predict Q2 Rebound

Economists Predict Q2 Rebound

Gross domestic product is predicted to hit 3.1% this quarter, as long as the strong U.S. dollar doesn't derail production.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 22, 2015

Fed: It’ll Be Different This Time

Fed: It’ll Be Different This Time

Federal officials say they intend to keep money "cheap for a long time to come," meaning interest rate increases will be slow and carefully considered.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 21, 2015

Fed Still Biding Its Time on Interest Rate Hike

Fed Still Biding Its Time on Interest Rate Hike

FOMC members also cut their median projections for the central bank's key interest rate to 0.625% for 2015 and 1.875% for 2016.

By Matthew Heller | March 18, 2015

Fed Says It Will Be ‘Patient’ in Raising Rates

Fed Says It Will Be ‘Patient’ in Raising Rates

But chair Janet Yellen adds that the beginning of the 'normalization' of interest rates might be in the cards as early as spring 2015.

By Matthew Heller | December 18, 2014

Commercial Loans Not ‘Unusually Cheap’: Fed Study

Commercial Loans Not ‘Unusually Cheap’: Fed Study

Despite the government's highly accommodative monetary policy, interest rates charged on C&I loans are still above historical norms, says a new paper.

By Vincent Ryan | August 5, 2014