http://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/U_S_National_EconomyFind stories, videos, and photos about U.S. National Economy from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:53:57 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/U_S_National_Economy14433Find stories, videos, and photos about U.S. National Economy from CNN.com.http://money.cnn.com/2009/11/24/markets/markets_newyork/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/24/markets/markets_newyork/index.htmStocks ended a volatile session with modest losses Tuesday, as the Fed's improved outlook and some signs of improvement in housing tempered a weaker revision on economic growth released in the morning.Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:16:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/24/markets/oil.reut/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/24/markets/oil.reut/index.htmOil prices fell 2% Tuesday after data showed the U.S. economy grew at a slower-than-expected pace last quarter and ahead of weekly U.S. inventory data expected to show crude stocks rose.Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:56:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/24/news/economy/fed_minutes/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/24/news/economy/fed_minutes/index.htmThe Federal Reserve on Tuesday raised its estimate for economic growth next year and forecast lower unemployment ahead, although the jobless rate will stay uncomfortably high for at least the next three years.Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:05:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/23/markets/dollar.reut/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/23/markets/dollar.reut/index.htmThe dollar fell against a basket of currencies Monday after comments from a senior Federal Reserve official reinforced expectations U.S. interest rates would stay low for some time.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:51:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/23/news/economy/Bernanke_confirmation/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/23/news/economy/Bernanke_confirmation/index.htmFederal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has a tough road ahead.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:48:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/23/news/economy/Federal_reserve_legislation/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/23/news/economy/Federal_reserve_legislation/index.htmMore than a year after the financial meltdown of 2008, Congress is moving forward on plans to drastically curtail the power of the Federal Reserve.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:23:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/09/pf/Make_money_savings.moneymag/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/09/pf/Make_money_savings.moneymag/index.htmLike most Americans, you're probably pledging to save more next year -- already savers are socking away cash at a better pace than they have in years (3.7% of income recently, up from just 0.2% in early 2008).Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:22:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/18/news/economy/cpi_october/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/18/news/economy/cpi_october/index.htmConsumer prices in October were essentially unchanged from a year ago, the government reported Wednesday, as the rising cost of oil and gas offset earlier price declines.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:08:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/18/markets/dollar.reut/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/18/markets/dollar.reut/index.htmThe dollar weakened broadly on Wednesday as dealers took profit on the currency's biggest rise in three weeks the previous session and pushed the euro back to the middle of its range of the last two weeks.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:41:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/17/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/17/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmTreasury prices were lifted Tuesday as investors pulled back on the previous day's gains on Wall Street, spurring demand for perceived safe haven assets.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:35:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/17/markets/thebuzz/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/17/markets/thebuzz/index.htmPresident Obama is in China this week meeting with that nation's leaders. Since China is the largest foreign owner of U.S. debt, I wonder if they are going to give Obama a free toaster.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:31:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/17/news/economy/regulatory_reform_killers/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/17/news/economy/regulatory_reform_killers/index.htmMore than a year after the financial system came to the brink of collapse, Congress is finally starting to make headway on bills that aim to prevent future catastrophes.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:18:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/17/markets/dollar.reut/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/17/markets/dollar.reut/index.htmThe dollar rebounded on Tuesday from Monday's 15-month lows after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke made rare comments about the dollar, encouraging traders to trim longer-term bets against the currency.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:39:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/16/news/economy/Fed_gift_cards/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/16/news/economy/Fed_gift_cards/index.htmThe Federal Reserve announced proposed rules Monday to implement the gift card provisions of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:49:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/16/news/companies/aig_counterparties_sigtarp/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/16/news/companies/aig_counterparties_sigtarp/index.htmFederal regulators, in rushing to rescue AIG last year, failed to use their clout to negotiate concessions from business partners of the troubled insurer, a bailout overseer said on Monday.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:18:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/09/pf/Make_money_home.moneymag/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/09/pf/Make_money_home.moneymag/index.htmAfter three years of slumping house prices, the end of the real estate bust may finally be in sight. Home sales are rising, inventories are shrinking, and most economists believe values nationwide will hit bottom in the second half of the year -- but not before falling another 5% to 10% first.Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:10:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/12/news/economy/overdraft_fees/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/12/news/economy/overdraft_fees/index.htmThe Federal Reserve on Thursday released a new rule to prohibit banks from automatically enrolling customers in overdraft protection programs, which charge fees when consumers spend more than they have.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:57:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/12/news/economy/us_gold/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/12/news/economy/us_gold/index.htmGold is soaring to record high prices, and guess who has the biggest stash?Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:58:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/11/markets/dollar/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/11/markets/dollar/index.htmThe dollar recovered some ground against rival currencies Wednesday after falling to a 15-month low on strong economic data from China and signs that U.S. interest rates will remain low.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:09:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/09/pf/Make_money_economy.moneymag/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/09/pf/Make_money_economy.moneymag/index.htmYou may not feel as if we're out of the woods yet. But the consensus among the 50 leading economists regularly surveyed by the Blue Chip Economic Indicators is that the recession is indeed over, and from a technical standpoint at least, probably ended in the summer.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:52:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/06/markets/dollar.reut/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/06/markets/dollar.reut/index.htmThe dollar and yen rose Friday after a report showed the U.S. unemployment rate spiked and the economy lost more jobs than expected, stoking concerns about the U.S. economy and restoring safe-haven demand for both currencies.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:15:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/05/news/bonus.pool.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/05/news/bonus.pool.fortune/index.htmIs the Fed about to hit the brakes on the Wall Street gravy train?Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:23:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/05/news/economy/fed_bubbles.breakingviews/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/05/news/economy/fed_bubbles.breakingviews/index.htmThe Federal Open Market Committee in its statement November 4 left unchanged the language that its ultra-low rates would be kept for "an extended period". By not even signaling an end to the current era of easy money, the central bank runs the risk of further inflating asset and commodity prices and sinking the dollar.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:57:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/05/news/international/bank_of_england.reut/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/05/news/international/bank_of_england.reut/index.htmThe Bank of England expanded its quantitative easing program by £25 billion, or $41 billion, to £200 billion on Thursday, continuing its unprecedented scheme to revive Britain's recession-hit economy.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:50:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/05/markets/dollar.reut/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/05/markets/dollar.reut/index.htmThe dollar and the yen gained broadly Thursday as the euro and perceived higher risk currencies succumbed to profit-taking ahead of a policy decision by the European Central Bank.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:24:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/04/markets/markets_newyork/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/04/markets/markets_newyork/index.htmStocks ended mixed Wednesday, giving up bigger gains after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged and said it will keep them low for an extended period.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:22:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/04/news/economy/fed_decision/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/04/news/economy/fed_decision/index.htmThe Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate near zero once again Wednesday. It added in a statement that although the economy continues to improve, it intends to stay the course in recent months.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:07:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/04/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/04/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmGovernment debt was mixed on Wednesday after the Fed said it would keep interest rates near zero and scale back the amount of debt it is buying.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:29:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/04/markets/oil/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/04/markets/oil/index.htmOil prices stayed above $80 a barrel Wednesday as a government report showed a surprise drop in crude inventory.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:18:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/04/markets/gold/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/04/markets/gold/index.htmGold pared gains Wednesday after hitting an all time high, but still settled at record levels after the Federal Reserve's latest policy statement came in as expected.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:09:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/04/news/economy/federal_reserve_statement/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/04/news/economy/federal_reserve_statement/index.htmThis statement was posted on the Federal Reserve Web site on Nov. 4, 2009:Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:27:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/04/markets/dollar/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/04/markets/dollar/index.htmThe dollar fell Wednesday as a rally on Wall Street undermined demand for the greenback as a safe haven.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:24:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/03/markets/oil/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/03/markets/oil/index.htmOil erased earlier losses and gained on Tuesday as investors responded to Warren Buffett's $44 billion investment in U.S. railway operator Burlington Northern Santa Fe.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:11:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/03/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/03/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmBond prices were mixed on Tuesday afternoon as investors await a statement from the Federal Reserve on monetary policy due Wednesday and monthly jobs data due Friday.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:59:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/03/markets/premarkets/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/03/markets/premarkets/index.htmU.S. stocks were set to slide at Tuesday's open, as investors remained on edge at the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:13:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/02/markets/bondcenter/bonds.reut/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/02/markets/bondcenter/bonds.reut/index.htmU.S. Treasurys fell Monday after stronger-than-expected data on manufacturing, construction and home sales spurred hopes of a solid economic recovery and dented demand for safe-haven U.S. debt.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:06:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/02/news/economy/stimulus_elections.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/02/news/economy/stimulus_elections.fortune/index.htmNow that we're officially (if barely) out of the Great Recession, it's time for our nation's elected officials to get down to serious business -- that of taking credit, assigning blame, and calling each other liars.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:35:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/02/markets/world_markets.reut/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/11/02/markets/world_markets.reut/index.htmWorld stocks added to the previous week's losses on Monday, hugging one-month lows as investors pulled back from a more than seven month rally and prepared for the eventual withdrawal of stimulative monetary policy.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:24:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/OPINION/10/30/ron.paul.fed/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/OPINION/10/30/ron.paul.fed/index.html#cnnSTCTextA growing number of Americans are becoming aware of the Federal Reserve System, what it is, how it has precipitated our financial crisis, and how it continues to pursue policies that delay economic recovery and weaken the dollar.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:46:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/29/markets/thebuzz/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/29/markets/thebuzz/index.htmNow that the economy has broken its four-quarter long slump, will Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke be more open to the idea of raising interest rates sometime soon?Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:10:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/26/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/26/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmTreasurys fell Monday after the government kicked off a record weekly offering of $123 billion in U.S. debt.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:47:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/23/news/economy/Bernanke/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/23/news/economy/Bernanke/index.htmFederal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said Friday that the turmoil in the financial system is "abating," but urged lawmakers to enact comprehensive reforms to help prevent future crises.Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:09:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/21/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/21/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmBond prices fell Wednesday after the Federal Reserve released its latest report showing signs of a stabilizing economy.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:45:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/21/news/economy/Federal_Reserve_Beige_Book/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/21/news/economy/Federal_Reserve_Beige_Book/index.htmThe economy has shown signs of stabilizing or modestly improving in recent weeks, according to the latest Federal Reserve snapshot of regional economic conditions.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:22:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/20/markets/dollar/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/20/markets/dollar/index.htmThe dollar rose against major rivals Tuesday after euro zone officials said they support a stronger greenback.Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:03:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/19/news/economy/low_rates_savings.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/19/news/economy/low_rates_savings.fortune/index.htmThis is a quiz. What do the record-high Wall Street bonuses have in common with the record-low yields for savers?Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:03:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/19/markets/dollar/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/19/markets/dollar/index.htmCurrency investors continue to remain concerned that the U.S. Federal Reserve will hold rates near zero and that the dollar could lose its place as the world's dominant reserve currency.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:53:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/16/markets/sunday_lookahead/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/16/markets/sunday_lookahead/index.htmSo far, so good. But next week brings the first big test for corporate profits.Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:21:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/15/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/15/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmTreasurys eased Thursday as investors digested the latest readings on inflation, labor and manufacturing.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:14:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/15/news/economy/cpi/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/15/news/economy/cpi/index.htmA smaller rise in energy prices resulted in a slower increase in overall prices in September, according to a government report Thursday.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:57:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/14/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/14/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmTreasurys fell Wednesday as upbeat corporate earnings sparked a rally in stocks and on the release of meeting minutes from the Federal Reserve.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:05:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/14/news/economy/fed_minutes/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/14/news/economy/fed_minutes/index.htmMost Federal Reserve policymakers believe that an economic recovery has started, although they view the turnaround as weak enough that some want the central bank to take additional steps to stimulate the economy, according to minutes of a meeting last month that were released Wednesday.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:29:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/13/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/13/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmTreasury prices rose Tuesday as a weak dollar encouraged overseas investors to buy U.S. debt.Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:50:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/09/markets/oil/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/09/markets/oil/index.htmWorld oil consumption will rebound next year as the global economy recovers from a deep slump, according to a report released Friday.Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:03:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/08/news/economy/bernanke_fed_balance_sheet/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/08/news/economy/bernanke_fed_balance_sheet/index.htmThe Federal Reserve threw a lot of money at the crisis to get the gears of the economy turning again -- but it may soon be time to collect on the bill.Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:51:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/08/markets/dollar/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/08/markets/dollar/index.htmThe dollar fell against its major rivals Thursday as investors flocked to higher yielding assets such as stocks and commodities on better-than-expected earnings results and jobs data.Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:05:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/01/news/economy/bernanke/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/10/01/news/economy/bernanke/index.htmFederal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday endorsed most of the Obama administration's plan to overhaul the regulatory system, except for a consumer agency.Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:31:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/29/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/29/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmTreasurys were mixed Tuesday, with the 30-year bond rising following a surprise drop in consumer confidence, while shorter-term debt was pressured by concerns about the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy.Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:47:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/24/markets/markets_newyork/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/24/markets/markets_newyork/index.htmStocks slumped Thursday, falling for the second straight session, as a surprise drop in existing home sales and tumbling commodity prices gave investors a reason to sell into a rally that pushed the major gauges to one-year highs.Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:02:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/23/news/economy/fed_decision/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/23/news/economy/fed_decision/index.htmThe Federal Reserve kept interest rates near zero on Wednesday and said the economy is improving. But the Fed also pointed out ongoing job losses could dampen a recovery.Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:04:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/23/markets/thebuzz/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/23/markets/thebuzz/index.htmThe Federal Reserve is going to keep interest rates near zero for the foreseeable future. That much is certain.Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:32:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/23/markets/oil/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/23/markets/oil/index.htmOil prices tumbled below $68 a barrel Wednesday after the government reported a surprise increase in crude supplies and the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged.Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:31:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/23/markets/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/23/markets/bonds/index.htmTreasurys mostly rose Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced plans to hold interest rates steady and the market absorbed an auction of $40 billion in U.S. debt.Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:30:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/23/markets/markets_newyork/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/23/markets/markets_newyork/index.htmStocks tumbled Wednesday, retreating from one-year highs, as investors took a sell-the-news reaction to the Fed's decision to hold interest rates steady and keep its economic outlook relatively unchanged.Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:13:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/23/news/economy/federal_reserve_statement/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/23/news/economy/federal_reserve_statement/index.htmThis statement was posted on the Federal Reserve Web site on Sept. 23, 2009:Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:50:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/23/markets/dollar/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/23/markets/dollar/index.htmThe dollar hovered near a one-year low Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left a key interest rate unchanged near 0%, though it said "economic activity has picked up."Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:30:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/23/markets/premarkets/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/23/markets/premarkets/index.htmU.S. stocks were headed for modest gains Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's policy statement due out in the afternoon.Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:59:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/22/news/economy/fed.financing.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/22/news/economy/fed.financing.fortune/index.htmWhose recovery is the Fed stimulating, anyway?Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:24:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/22/markets/premarkets/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/22/markets/premarkets/index.htmU.S. stocks were set to open higher Tuesday, following the lead of a European rally ahead of the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:25:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/18/news/economy/fed_meeting_walkup/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/18/news/economy/fed_meeting_walkup/index.htmFederal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has said that the recession is "very likely over," but the Fed isn't acting like we're in a recovery.Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:03:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/21/markets/markets_newyork/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/21/markets/markets_newyork/index.htmFalling commodity prices and financial shares dragged on blue chips Monday, keeping the market choppy after a more than six-month advance.Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:41:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/18/markets/sunday_lookahead/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/18/markets/sunday_lookahead/index.htmWith little on the docket to challenge investor optimism, the defiantly bullish stock market is looking to extend its staggering run in the week ahead.Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:06:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/18/markets/thebuzz/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/18/markets/thebuzz/index.htmAre there any mirrors in the headquarters of the Federal Reserve? If so, I think it's time for Ben Bernanke and his colleagues to look into one.Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:42:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/08/news/economy/lehman_lessons_crash.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/08/news/economy/lehman_lessons_crash.fortune/index.htmIt's been 12 months since Lehman Brothers failed, setting off a chain reaction that came horrifyingly close to destroying the world's financial system.Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:13:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/11/news/economy/bailout_repayment_tracker/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/11/news/economy/bailout_repayment_tracker/index.htmAs government regulators switch from crisis-mode to rescue mode, many of the biggest and most successful bailout programs are well on their way to extinction. But there are plenty of others that are gaining momentum as the economy heads toward a recovery.Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:49:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/09/markets/bondcenter/bonds_credit/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/09/markets/bondcenter/bonds_credit/index.htmA key bank-to-bank lending rate fell to its lowest point on record Wednesday, signaling continued easing of the once-frozen credit markets.Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:56:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2009/08/01/105837598/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2009/08/01/105837598/index.htmMost of the time we keep our political opinions and our investing decisions in separate mental compartments. Sure, some folks buy "socially responsible" mutual funds to match the bumper stickers on their Priuses, but they're in the minority. And even they probably don't think that their political sentiments will make them an extra nickel.Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:27:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/03/markets/thebuzz/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/03/markets/thebuzz/index.htmAre gold investors starting to sense something wrong that others are missing?Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:12:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/03/news/economy/who_delivered_recovery/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/03/news/economy/who_delivered_recovery/index.htmAlthough the recession isn't officially over yet, there is a growing sense that the economy is now in a recovery. But there is also a growing debate about who deserves the credit.Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:11:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/02/news/economy/fed_minutes/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/02/news/economy/fed_minutes/index.htmFederal Reserve policymakers were pleased by signs of improvement in the U.S. economy but added that the recovery is still fragile, according to the minutes of their most recent meeting.Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:27:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/31/news/economy/NABE_survey_monetary_fiscal/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/31/news/economy/NABE_survey_monetary_fiscal/index.htmAn increasing number of economists agree with the government's response to the recession, saying they believe the economy is on the road to recovery, according to a survey released Monday.Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:38:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/25/news/economy/bernanke_risk_taking/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/25/news/economy/bernanke_risk_taking/index.htmFor an academic from Dillon, S.C., Ben Bernanke is an unlikely gunslinger.Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:34:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/28/markets/dollar/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/28/markets/dollar/index.htmThe dollar continued to lose ground Friday at the end of a week in which it became cheaper for banks to borrow in yen than dollars for the first time in 16 years.Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:26:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/25/news/economy/Bernanke_Second_Term/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/25/news/economy/Bernanke_Second_Term/index.htmPresident Obama announced Tuesday that he plans to nominate Ben Bernanke to a second term as head of the Federal Reserve.Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:55:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/25/markets/bondcenter/treasury_prices/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/25/markets/bondcenter/treasury_prices/index.htmTreasury prices bounced around breakeven on Tuesday as Wall Street climbed higher and the first of three debt auctions slated for the week was met with solid demand.Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:55:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/24/news/economy/Bernanke_reappointment/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/24/news/economy/Bernanke_reappointment/index.htmPresident Obama is expected to nominate Ben Bernanke to a second term as head of the Federal Reserve, a senior administration official told CNN Monday night.Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:08:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/21/markets/markets_newyork/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/21/markets/markets_newyork/index.htmStocks surged Friday, with the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 all ending at fresh 2009 highs, after Fed chief Ben Bernanke said the economy is near a recovery and existing home sales posted their biggest jump in two years.Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:50:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/21/news/companies/bernanke/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/21/news/companies/bernanke/index.htmFederal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said that the U.S. economy is about to start growing again, although he cautioned it will be a slow recovery with continued high unemployment in the near term.Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:54:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/19/news/economy/fed_exit_strategy/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/19/news/economy/fed_exit_strategy/index.htmThe Federal Reserve clearly isn't rushing for the exits any time soon.Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:46:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/14/news/economy/CPI_July/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/14/news/economy/CPI_July/index.htmThe government's index of prices paid by consumers was unchanged in July from the previous month, but the closely watched inflation gauge recorded its largest over-the-year decline in 59 years.Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:12:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/13/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/13/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmTreasury prices rose Thursday after the government sold $15 billion worth of 30-year bonds and a pair of weaker-than-expected economic reports vied with the Federal Reserve's more optimistic outlook.Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:13:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/13/real_estate/mortgage_rates/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/13/real_estate/mortgage_rates/index.htmHome mortgage rates were mixed this week as the Federal Reserve began easing away from its repurchase of Treasurys.Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:42:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/13/markets/premarkets/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/13/markets/premarkets/index.htmU.S. stocks were poised to open higher Thursday, buoyed by the Federal Reserve's economic outlook, but lost momentum in the face of an unexpected decline in retail sales and an increase in jobless claims.Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:47:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/12/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/12/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htmTreasury prices turned mixed Wednesday, with 2-year notes edging up slightly, on a day in which the Federal Reserve said it would slow the pace of its purchases of long-term securities and a 10-year note auction drew firm demand.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:41:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/12/markets/markets_newyork/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/12/markets/markets_newyork/index.htmStocks sustained gains Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates near historic lows and signaled the economy has finally started to stabilize.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:39:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/12/news/economy/fed_decision/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/12/news/economy/fed_decision/index.htmThe Federal Reserve said Wednesday it appears that the U.S. economy has halted the longest period of decline since the Great Depression, although it cautioned that economic activity is likely to remain weak in the near term.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:22:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/12/news/economy/fed_statement/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/12/news/economy/fed_statement/index.htmThis statement was posted on the Federal Reserve Web site on August 12, 2009.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:22:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/12/markets/premarkets/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/12/markets/premarkets/index.htmU.S. stocks were poised for a flat open Wednesday, as investors looked to the Federal Reserve's policy statement later in the day for an indication of the economy's status.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:41:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/10/news/economy/fed_recovery/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/10/news/economy/fed_recovery/index.htmSuddenly, it seems, economists everywhere are starting to talk about the end of the recession.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:32:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/11/news/economy/bubbly.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/08/11/news/economy/bubbly.fortune/index.htmThe Federal Reserve has spent the past year cleaning up after a housing bubble it helped create. But along the way it may have pumped up another bubble, this time in stocks.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:52:00 EDT