SIFMA survey finds U.S. industry economists expect Federal Open Market Committee to hit pause
The company operated an unregistered securities platform and brokerage service, the U.S. regulator says
It's the fourth time in five months that overall U.S. consumer confidence has declined
The stakes are growing in the standoff in Washington over raising the nation's debt limit
Despite the first-quarter slowdown, consumer spending reflected confidence
Consumers face challenges in the second half of the year, including tighter credit and a weaker job market
The lawsuit, initially filed in September 2010, was set to go to trial next month
The job market is cooling but remains strong by historic standards
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Officials want to see inflation decline consistently before considering major policy shifts