Economy

Wall Street is interpreting a footnote in July CFTC guidance to mean that swap trades booked by a foreign affiliate of a U.S.-based bank can escape many CFTC rules.

Company's application to make interest-rate swaps available on its SEF may spur shift of U.S. swaps trading onto public markets.

Company's application to make interest-rate swaps available on its SEF may spur shift of U.S. swaps trading onto public markets.

U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Board looks into lending practices of the company's Bill Me Later service.

U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Board looks into lending practices of the company's Bill Me Later service.

The U.S. government shutdown, debt-ceiling debate, and threat of similar future dramas are increasing the euro's appeal to investors, relative to the dollar.

Consumer spending maintained gains and business investment grew, according to the Fed's Beige Book.

Consumer spending maintained gains and business investment grew, according to the Fed's Beige Book.