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Fed’s Yellen Hints Rate Hike, but Stresses Patience

The Federal Reserve could begin normalizing interest rates this year, but won’t rush to do so amid tepid wage growth and tame inflation, central bank Chairwoman Janet Yellen said on Tuesday. Testifying before Congress, Yellen sought to lay the groundwork for how the Federal Reserve would begin raising interest rates after more than six years. […]Read More

Greece, Troika Resume Talks Following Eurogroup Breakdown

Greece and its Troika of international lenders resumed talks on Friday after the Hellenic Republic failed to reach an agreement with its European partners at Wednesday’s ministerial meetings. Talks between Greece and Eurozone finance ministers broke down on Wednesday after both sides failed to reach a political agreement on how to keep Greece financed past […]Read More

EUR/USD Edges Higher Amid Greek Bailout Talks, Disappointing US Data

The EUR/USD advanced for a second consecutive day on Friday as Greece resumed talks with its Troika of creditors, while the US dollar continued to retreat following disappointing retail sales data. The EUR/USD climbed 0.12 percent to 1.1413, easing off an earlier high of 1.1445. The pair is pacing toward a weekly gain of 0.75 […]Read More