Economy

Credit swaps tied to specific companies almost doubled over 2013; boom is unintended consequence of new curbs on Wall Street.

Investors binge on investment-grade company debt; analysts worry about ripple effects of quantitative easing on this market.

Investors binge on investment-grade company debt; analysts worry about ripple effects of quantitative easing on this market.

In minutes from the Fed's July meeting, officials said job gains may bring faster interest rate rise than previously expected.

In minutes from the Fed's July meeting, officials said job gains may bring faster interest rate rise than previously expected.

In report released today, bank says nation may not meet earlier projections for recovery in second half of 2014.

In report released today, bank says nation may not meet earlier projections for recovery in second half of 2014.

Rising interest rates unlikely to cause mass exodus of $3.5 trillion in U.S. fixed-income funds.