Reuters - The Dow fell for the fourth day and other indexes ended well off the day's highs on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve reiterated concerns about the economic outlook at the end of its policy meeting.

AP - The Federal Reserve didn't surprise investors but still left them disappointed.

AP - Asian stock markets advanced Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve said the world's largest economy is shrinking at a slower pace and scotched fears of an inflation threat, underpinning investor hopes for recovery.

AFP - Europe's main stock markets firmed on Wednesday amid expectations that the US Federal Reserve will keep rates historicaly low and on signs that recession may be ending in major economies.

AP - World stock markets rose modestly Wednesday as investors looked for direction from the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy statement due later in the day.

AFP - The London stock market closed firmer on Wednesday as metal prices climbed and the OECD raised its growth forecast for the global economy.

AP - Investors are reacting coolly to the Federal Reserve's assessment that the recession is easing.

Reuters - Stocks cut gains further and the Dow turned negative on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said the economy was likely to remain weak for a time and investors remained nervous over the threat of inflation.

Reuters - The S&P 500 rose on Tuesday as investors hunted for bargains a day after a steep sell-off, but another delay for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner kept the Dow in the red.