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Dollar firms as Fed suspense builds, shares off highs

LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar edged up, gold steadied and European shares held near five-year highs on Tuesday as investors look out for U.S. Federal Reserve signals on the future of its stimulus program.

Unclear whether Fed's bond buying has helped economy: Fisher

(Reuters) - While the Federal Reserve's accommodative policies have boosted stocks and helped the rich, it is unclear whether they are doing enough for the broader U.S. economy, a top central bank official said on Monday.

The Too Big To Fail: Federal Reserve Bank At 100 Years of Age

As the markets reach new highs, and scandal dominates the nation's capitol, I am compelled to examine the still unresolved challenges about whether our 100 year old central bank-- the Federal Reserve-- will be capable of warding off another potential systemic financial crisis like the one that

Job market gains could lead Fed to taper QE3 early

(Reuters) - The beginning of the end of the Federal Reserve's massive bond-buying program might come sooner than many investors think if recent gains in the U.S. labor market do not prove fleeting.

Bernanke, in commencement address, upbeat on innovation outlook

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke painted an upbeat picture on Saturday for the potential of innovation to lift living standards, delivering a sweeping look at the last 100 years that included memories of his 1963 South Carolina home.

Gold falls to one-month low as Fed comments lift dollar

LONDON (Reuters) - Gold fell for a seventh straight session on Friday, its longest losing streak in four years, as speculation that the Federal Reserve may soon rein in monetary easing lifted the dollar.

Fed has not lowered interest rates enough: Kocherlakota

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve has not done enough to lower U.S. borrowing costs to boost economic growth, a top Fed official said on Friday, citing his outlook for overly low inflation and overly high unemployment over the next two to three years.

Fed warns Bank of Montreal on anti-money laundering controls

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve Board said it told Bank of Montreal to step up efforts at the Canadian bank's Chicago branch to detect and prevent money laundering.

North Carolina's Threat To Tesla Likely Unconstitutional

In the early 1800s, Thomas Gibbons and Aaron Ogden both operated ferryboats between New Jersey and New York.  Gibbons held a license from the federal government.  Ogden held a license from New York.  Ogden wanted to eliminate his competition.

US Uses Special 301 To Bully Ukraine, Likely Violating WTO

In this year's Special 301 report, the United States Trade Representative listed Ukraine as a "Priority Foreign Country" (aka PFC), triggering a 30 day countdown to initiate an investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act to determine trade sanctions. 19 USC 2412(2)(A).