Economy

A trickle of companies report they are making capital expenditures.

Exit of Republicans Cantor, Kyl leaves negotiations 'in abeyance.'

Exit of Republicans Cantor, Kyl leaves negotiations 'in abeyance.'

Fed chairman acknowledges economic headwinds.

Fed chairman acknowledges economic headwinds.

Predicts 2.5% growth this year, down from previous 2.8% forecast, and 2.7% in 2012.

Economy still "well below its potential," Fed chairman says.

Economy still "well below its potential," Fed chairman says.