Global Markets

FOMC promises to maintain rates through mid-2013 in effort to spark U.S. economy.

Senate Banking chair Johnson cites rating agency's 'irresponsible move.'

Senate Banking chair Johnson cites rating agency's 'irresponsible move.'

Central bank's commitment to purchases is questioned.

Central bank's commitment to purchases is questioned.

Rating agency rebuts S&P downgrade as lawmakers address debt.

Financial turmoil could elicit extended monetary stimulus from Fed.

Financial turmoil could elicit extended monetary stimulus from Fed.