Fed chair blames current low rate on medical care and non-market prices.

Conference Board index of leading indicators far outpaces economists' expectations for growth; other metrics also look good for remainder of 2015.

LEI index indicates U.S. economic growth will pick up in the second half of the year.

LEI index indicates U.S. economic growth will pick up in the second half of the year.

Inventories grew more slowly than sales, suggesting companies had little oversupply ahead of Sandy.

Gains in consumer confidence and leading indicators suggest influence of housing recovery.

Now that Senate passed a measure, pressure on House to beat May 15 deadline.

Now that Senate passed a measure, pressure on House to beat May 15 deadline.