The Federal Reserve held fast to its ultra-accommodative monetary policy, solidified by what board members described as an economy weakened by fiscal policy.

Even as China gets serious in fending off speculative inflows, analysts tell CNBC the measures taken by Beijing will do little to derail a strengthening Chinese currency.

Kendra Scott, a panelist on CNBC Prime’s "Crowd Rules," shares how she turned $500 into a multimillion-dollar jewelry empire that spans the globe.

You might think that being a stay-at-home mom is a choice. In fact, many moms are staying at home with their kids because they can't afford to work.

The market recovery which has brought Italy's borrowing costs down over recent months is unlikely to be sustained for long, billionaire investor George Soros said.

The Internal Revenue Service will play an important role in how health-care reform is managed, even deciding who will have to buy coverage.

The summer job market looks relatively sunny, including for young entrepreneurs. But teen job seekers will be competing with older workers for seasonal slots.

The Bloomberg terminal privacy breach puts the firm in an awkward situation: Explaining itself to Wall Street clients.

Group of Seven nations finance ministers agreed to tackle the issue of how to deal with failing banks and gave gave a green light to Japan's efforts to galvanize its economy.

The Fed and Treasury are examining the extent to which Bloomberg journalists tracked usage of Bloomberg terminals.

Buy anything on the Internet lately without paying sales tax? In all but a few states, you're probably a tax cheat.

A new study finds that many graduates feel overqualified yet underprepared to make the transition from school to work.

Stephen Cohen, CEO of the London-based Governance for Owners, could cast the deciding votes as to whether JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon continues his dual role as CEO and chairman.

Regulators used sharp words to accuse JPMorgan Chase of manipulating energy markets, in language similar to that which buffeted -- and eventually took down -- bankrupt energy giant Enron.

The force is coming to Britain. George Osborne, the U.K. finance minister announced on Friday that the next "Star Wars" film will be made in the country.