U.S. government shutdown threat builds, imperiling soft landing for economy

The Fed will be making a key interest-rate decision in September and the increased likelihood of a prolonged shutdown could factor into that stance.

Jerome Powell: U.S. economy remains solid, but rural towns aren’t feeling the effects

The Fed chairman stresses that poorer communities need extra tools to bolster businesses and talent.

Stocks dive again, heading for worst December since Great Depression

Investors are growing worried that global economic growth is cooling and that the U.S. could slip into a recession in the next few years.

Carol A. Watkins

Softness in the economy comes as surprise

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston chief says Fed to consider ‘wide range’ of indicators when considering interest rate

Fed announces it will reduce bond-buying program

Senate Panel approves Yellen’s nomination as Fed chairwoman

Yellen nominated to replace Bernanke at Fed