Fed Minutes Show Caution in Discussion on Rates

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials are struggling to get comfortable with the persistent sluggishness of price inflation as they move toward raising interest rates later this year.

U.S. retail sales, manufacturing data point at firming economy

(Reuters) - A gauge of U.S. consumer spending rose solidly in June, in the latest indication that the economy ended the second quarter on a stronger footing.

Fed's dovish turn leaves Wall Street economists mulling taper timing: poll

(Reuters) - The Federal Reserve's surprise move on Wednesday to postpone the start of the wind down of its monetary stimulus of the U.S. economy has left Wall Street economists puzzled about the central bank's next move.