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Several of Janet Yellen's US central bank colleagues in recent days had also put a rise at the next rate-setting meeting on 14-15 March of the committee firmly in view

US Federal Reserve set to raise interest rates

The US Federal Reserve is set to raise its benchmark interest rate later this month as long as economic data on jobs and inflation holds up, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said today.

Business • 03 Mar 17

US Federal Chairman Janet Yellen is due to make a key speech on Friday

Fed tees up March rate hike as policymaker shifts tone

The US Federal Reserve is setting the stage for a US interest-rate increase later this month.

Business • 02 Mar 17

Janet Yellen appeared today in Congress for the first time since Republicans took control of the White House

Delaying rate rises could leave US 'behind curve'

The US Federal Reserve will likely need to raise interest rates at an upcoming meeting, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said today.

Business • 14 Feb 17

The central bank said job gains remained solid, inflation had increased and economic confidence was rising, although it gave no firm signal on the timing of its next rate move

US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged

The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged in its first meeting since President Donald Trump took office, but painted a relatively upbeat picture of the US economy.

Business • 01 Feb 17

Fed officials said companies in their districts acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the change of administrations in Washington

Improved sentiment set stage for Fed's rate hike

A pick-up in manufacturing, "widespread" reports of labour shortages and improving business investment set the stage for the Federal Reserve's December rate hike.

Business • 18 Jan 17

The minutes, showed how broadly views within the Fed are shifting in response to President-elect Donald Trump's promises of tax cuts, infrastructure spending and deregulation

Fed thinks Trump fiscal boost poses inflation risk

Almost all Federal Reserve policymakers thought the economy could grow more quickly because of fiscal stimulus under the Trump administration, minutes from the central bank's December meeting showed.

Business • 04 Jan 17

The minutes of the 20-21 September meeting, at which the US central bank held rates steady, also showed the depth of the divide at the Fed over timing

US Fed policymakers closer to rate hike

Several voting Federal Reserve policymakers judged a rate hike would be warranted "relatively soon" if the US economy continued to strengthen, according to the minutes of the Fed's September policy meeting released.

Business • 12 Oct 16

Janet Yellen said the Fed is 'now considering making several changes to our stress testing methodology and process'

US Fed considering changes to bank stress tests

The US Federal Reserve is considering changes to the annual stress tests it gives US banks to move to a more risk-sensitive, firm-specific approach.

Business • 28 Sep 16

Janet Yellen will deliver the keynote speech at a global central banking conference in Wyoming on Friday, an event that Fed chiefs have traditionally used to signal the direction of monetary policy

Yellen may struggle to convince markets over rates

US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen may struggle later this week to convince financial markets she can steer a divided US central bank to raise interest rates at least once in 2016 after it started the year with four hikes on its radar.

Business • 23 Aug 16

Janet Yellen says Brexit could 'shift investor sentiment'

Brexit: Yellen warns of significant repercussions

US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen warned today that a British vote to break with the European Union could rile markets and have an impact on economic growth.

Business • 21 Jun 16

Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports dropped in April despite high production levels

Oil prices dip ahead of British EU vote

Oil prices fell 2% today as investors took profit from a two-day rally fuelled by speculation Britain will stay in the European Union.

Business • 21 Jun 16

Fed policymakers gave no indication of when they might raise rates, though their projections leave the door open to an increase next month

US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged

The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged but signalled it still plans two rate increases this year, saying it expects the US job market to strengthen after a recent slowdown.

Business • 15 Jun 16

93% of Irish CEOs believe a possible exit of the UK from the European Union is the biggest threat facing businesses

Brexit is top concern for Irish business leaders

A new survey of Irish business leaders has found near unanimity that a vote for Brexit was the top threat facing businesses here.

Business • 07 Jun 16

Brent crude's front-month contract was up 40 cents, or 1%, at $39.54 a barrel by 3.49pm Irish time

Oil futures rise helped by a weak dollar

Oil futures rose today, helped by a weak dollar, but crude retraced most of its gains after the US government reported another weekly build in US crude inventories despite strong refinery runs.

Business • 30 Mar 16

Janet Yellen says the Fed has to move cautiously on rates

Yellen pledges 'gradual' interest rate increases

US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has expressed confidence in US economic growth, but said the Fed would stick to a "gradual" pace of interest rate increases.

Business • 30 Mar 16

The US central bank, however, noted that the United States continues to face risks from an uncertain global economy

US Fed holds interest rates steady

The US Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady and indicated that moderate US economic growth and "strong job gains" would allow it to tighten policy this year.

Business • 16 Mar 16

Ms Yellen reiterated her statement hearing yesterday that US economic growth faces rising risk from tighter financial conditions domestically

Too early to asses impact of market turmoil on US

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has said that it is too early to fully understand the impact on US economic growth of the turmoil in global markets.

Business • 11 Feb 16

Oil price concerns and comments from Janet Yellen spook markets again

World markets slump on global economy fears

Shares on European stock exchanges fell again over oil price concerns and after US Federal Reserve boss Janet Yellen raised concerns about the global economy.

Business • 12 Feb 16

Janet Yellen said that market turmoil abroad was buffeting US economic momentum, and could drag down US growth

Global economic turmoil is risk to US - Yellen

US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has warned that the US economy faces risks from tightening domestic financial conditions as well as global economic turmoil.

Business • 10 Feb 16

Analysts predict a traditional end-year rally now that the Fed has raised US interest rates

European shares surge after Fed rate hike

European shares surged today after investors saw the US Federal Reserve's move to raise rates for the first time in nearly a decade as a sign of confidence in the world's biggest economy.

Business • 17 Dec 15

The Federal Reserve said it would move gingerly in raising rates further

US Fed raises interest rate target by 0.25%

The US Federal Reserve has hiked interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade, signalling faith that the US economy had largely overcome the wounds of the 2007-2009 financial crisis.

Business • 17 Dec 15

More investors now think the US Fed will up rates in December

Fed's Yellen sees possible December rate rise

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has pointed to a possible December interest rate "liftoff" but said rates would rise only slowly from then on to nurture the US economic recovery.

Business • 05 Nov 15

Analysts say the chances of a rate hike announcement at October's Fed meeting are slim to none

Fed expected to hold US interest rates at zero

The Federal Reserve is expected to again delay raising interest rates when it begins a two-day policy meeting today amid more signs of lethargy in the world economy.

Business • 27 Oct 15

Any questions about Janet Yellen's own health could unsettle financial markets that have been volatile in recent weeks

Fed still on track for rate hike this year -Yellen

Janet Yellen received medical attention yesterday after struggling to finish a speech in which she said the Fed was on track to raise interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade.

Business • 25 Sep 15

The Fed said an array of global risks had convinced it to delay what would have been the first rate hike in nearly a decade

US Federal Reserve leaves interest rate unchanged

The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged at 0-0.25% in a nod to concerns about a weak world economy, but left open the possibility of a modest policy tightening later this year.

Business • 18 Sep 15