U.S. consumer sentiment rises despite Ebola fears

(Reuters) - While the appearance of the deadly Ebola virus in Texas is worrying the nation, it has yet to lead Americans to take a more cautious view over how to spend their money, data suggested on Friday.

Exclusive: Fed's Williams downplays global risks, eyes U.S. inflation

(Reuters) - A bellwether Federal Reserve policymaker on Tuesday downplayed concerns about weakness in the global economy, saying the U.S. central bank should only delay an interest rate hike next year if inflation or wages fail to perk up.

Factories post rebound, consumer sentiment shaky

(Reuters) - Manufacturing grew in November at its quickest pace in five months, with a rise in domestic demand hinting that factories could provide a boost to economic growth in the fourth quarter.

Bernanke: 'Stakes are high' on fiscal cliff

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Tuesday urged lawmakers to avoid the fiscal cliff by acting as soon as possible.

Treasury 5-Year Yields Fall to Record on Europe Crisis

Five-year Treasury note yields fell to a record low as data showed the U.S. economic growth slowing and investor concern Europe’s debt crisis is worsening led to increased demand for the safest assets.