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The Federal Reserve notified banks that they need to submit proposals for a new round of stress tests, including extra scrutiny for institutions with large trading operations.

As lawmakers begin meeting next week to mull over legislation aimed at averting another financial crisis, a former Federal Reserve economist cautions that such sweeping reform could have serious unintended consequences.

Global markets are awaiting the results of the US Federal Reserve (Central Bank) meetings scheduled for today and tomorrow, amid growing concerns that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates, which may negatively affect stock markets, while contributing to supporting the value of the dollar. Although economists at global investment banks have indicated that the Federal Reserve may tighten monetary policy at each meeting, starting next March, the majority of economists in a Bloomberg survey expected the "US Federal Reserve" to use the monetary policy meeting on January 25-26, In order to suggest a 25 basis point increase in the benchmark interest rate, two experts are eyeing a sudden 50 basis point increase, which would be the largest since 2000, to combat higher price pressures. official advice The most notable official statement was by Lyle Brainard, who was nominated by US President Joe Biden to take over as Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve, where she stated that the Fed may raise interest rates from next March.

Hong Kong opened higher after the U.S. Federal Reserve Board indicated it was open to using monetary policy to help the struggling U.S. economy.

Statements from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke may have shook the bond markets, but what were the implications on the yields from MLP companies?

The potential of an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve has had an unnerving effect on investors, however, could stocks actually stand to benefit?

The first thing to be done is to abolish the Federal Reserve. The 2nd thing to do would be to reinstitute the Glass-Steagall Act because Wall Street cannot be trusted to manage their risk properly. This would separate true banking activities from the high risk gambling that brought the economic system to its knees The Social Security System would be completely overhauled. Anyone 50 or older would get exactly what they were promised. The Banks must be restrained, and the financial system reformed, with balance restored to the economy, before there can be any sustained growth and recovery.

Stocks dropped after statements made by the U.S. Federal Reserve provided now news of possible stimulus packages in the near future and said the economy is expanding moderately.

After the Federal Reserve reported that 2011 ended on an encouraging note, with several economic signs showing some slow growth and stability.

Berkshire Hathaway appears to be close to falling under Federal Reserve oversight even as Buffett made his biggest investment in the stock market in 15 years in the third quarter.

Most American banks passed the Federal Reserve's stress tests, but what does this mean for the future of the financial sector?

While investors wait for more news on Greece, the market is also looking forward to the conclusion of the two-day Federal Reserve meeting today.

"The U.S. economy continued to show mixed signals from late November to early January, with improvements in the labor market and consumer spending offset by the drag of a strong dollar and low energy prices, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday."

Global stock markets have turned higher after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold in the world's biggest economy and signalled a more gradual rise in rates this year than previously thought. Fed officials pointed to risks from global economic weakness and volatile financial markets

The euphoria on Wall Street could be ending as stocks continued to slump. News of more Greek bailout problems and statements from the Federal Reserve weighed on the market.

Stocks fell today as investors grew more concerned over economic softness going forward as the Federal Reserve does not anticipate on implementing additional stimulus.

Stocks closed lower as investors were discouraged by the Federal Reserves' stance on further stimulus in the near future.

Hong Kong fell on weak volume after the U.S. market reversed early gains when the Federal Reserve Board signaled it would not take measures to stimulate the U.S. economy.

Investors received a much-needed pick-me-up from the Federal Reserve as the central bank announced that it would not raise key interest rates until at least 2014.

Hong Kong opened lower after the U.S. Federal Reserve Board indicated it would not pump more money into the U.S. economy.