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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

IMF chief Christine Lagarde warns of patchy growth next year

Global growth to be 'disappointing' - IMF chief

Global economic growth will be "disappointing and patchy" in 2016, the head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, wrote in an article published in a German business daily.

Business • 30 Dec 15

Staff outlined how the Fed had potentially fallen behind in communicating its intentions

US Fed officials rally behind possible rate hike

A solid core of US Federal Reserve officials rallied behind a possible December rate hike at the central bank's last policy meeting, but central bankers also debated evidence the US economy's long-term potential may have permanently shifted lower.

Business • 18 Nov 15

The Fed's initial hike would be the first in more than nine years

Fed hike may threaten developing economies

The World Bank has warned that monetary policy tightening by the US Federal Reserve could spur a "perfect storm" of threats to growth and financial stability in developing economies.

Business • 15 Sep 15

Irish Stock Exchange rose by almost 34% in terms of percentage points in 2013

Dublin outperforms other major European markets

The Irish Stock Exchange has outperformed other major European stock markets this year in terms of percentage returns.

Business • 30 Dec 13

Bernanke stops short of any specific Fed move

Chairman Ben Bernanke says high US unemployment is a "grave concern" and that the Federal Reserve will provide more help if the economy doesn't improve.

Business • 31 Aug 12

Gradual growth continuing in US - Federal Reserve

The US economy continued to grow in July and early August according to the country’s Federal Reserve, however it also cautioned that manufacturing activity was softening in many areas of the country.

Business • 30 Aug 12

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