Charles Evan

The Federal Reserve’s June 14 report heralded a tightening of monetary policy and gradual rate hikes to achieve the Federal Open Market Committee’s 2-percent inflation goal. But any excitement surrounding the news was quickly neutralized by Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN)’s...

Comments from Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans spooked the market on Tuesday and re-introduced the idea that the central bank could begin tapering its bond-buying program in September. Speaking to reporters, Evans said that “I would clearly not rule” out the possibility...

Futures Edge Lower Despite Asian Gains, Oil Retreats From Highs U.S. equity futures edged slightly lower in early pre-market trade following gains from Asia as energy futures retreated from range highs touched Tuesday. Also, weak economic data from Europe as well as post-Cyprus fears weighed on...