Economy in a ‘good place’ and objective is to ensure it stays that way, says Fed chairman

UK pound retreated 0.7% overnight as UK MPs rejected vital Brexit proposal

As fourth hike this year looks likely, Trump ‘sets up Fed to take blame’ for economic slip

Bank flags further rise in December despite opposition from Trump

New Fed chairman’s upbeat economic assessment pushes dollar higher

Short-term outlook for inflation upgraded as chairwoman prepares to hand over to Jay Powell

Markets expect an interest-rate increase as Janet Yellen bids farewell to top job

Central bank points to strengthening labour market and rising economic activity

Investors struggle to digest emails released by Donald Trump’s son

Despite poor inflation data, the agency will tighten monetary policy

Second rate rise in three months fuelled by job gains and improved global outlook

Fed minutes show officials wrestling with uncertainty on Trump’s fiscal stimulus plans

US officials grappling with change of direction since Trump election

Move could be good for Irish exporters but Trump’s fiscal plans throw spanner in works

Markets watch for any indication of change to gradual rate increases

US central bank committee vote 7-3 to hold rates in place until December meeting

Trends for US employment and inflation are in right direction, says rate setter

Fed chairwoman signals it will hold off raising rates this month

Analysts expect that Yellen will indicate that a June increase is unlikely

US continues to watch developments overseas as well as mixed indicators at home

Mario Draghi signaled last week that ECB policy is going on hold as officials wait to see how their stimulus measures play out

Divided body of Fed officials debated how soon to further increase short-term interest rates

Bank chairwoman points to higher risks from China and slide in equity prices

Economists say pace of increases could be slower than expected

Core inflation 0.9% in year to November from 1.1% previous month, says Eurostat

‘Downside risks’ to US economy lower since September

‘The greater risk lies in prematurely killing off a recovery that is not quite self-sustaining’

Dow Jones industrial average climbs 619 points

Federal Reserve policymakers expressed concern about lagging inflation

The central bank says the US economy is “expanding moderately”

Growing number of investors are warning that bonds are overvalued

The US Federal Reserve will make an interest rate decision on Wednesday, with rates expected to be left unchanged.

Fed chairwoman strikes cautious note on economy highlighting sluggish wage growth

US central bank retains cautious stance towards normalising monetary policy

Central bank says US economy is expanding at a ‘solid’ pace

Decision shows Fed’s confidence in strong US growth as economy enjoys good run

US central bank votes 9-1 to stop stimulus following improved employment figures

Uncertainty over job creation raises possibility of earlier rate rise, says Yellen

Janet Yellen tells conference of ongoing difficulty despite gains made in recent years

Federal Reserve chairwoman says otherwise optimistic outlook could be undermined if disappointing housing activity continues