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Wall St. ends nearly flat; Fed minutes support
The Dow and S&P 500 ended barely lower on Wednesday after a drop in energy shares but declines were limited by minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting, which showed policymakers are concerned about raising interest rates too soon.
Cheaper crude oil subdues U.S. producer inflation; housing starts fall
U.S. producer prices recorded their biggest drop in more than five years in January as the cost of energy and a range of other goods tumbled, hinting at a disinflationary trend that could argue against the Federal Reserve raising interest rates.
Greece expected to seek loan extension from skeptical euro zone
Greece is expected to ask on Thursday for an extension to its "loan agreement" with the euro zone as it faces running out of cash within weeks, but it must overcome resistance from skeptical partners led by Germany.
Chinese New Year 2015 Sun, Zodiac Signs Readings: Is Year of the Sheep Lucky Counting or a Leading Curse?
As the hours slip, the Chinese would soon be celebrating the Spring Festival. With that, here would be some things to reflect on during this year of the sheep.