Europe Hit by Downgrades

Nine of the seventeen euro-zone countries had their debt rating downgraded last week. Germany remains the mainstay in the euro-zone keeping its triple-A rating.

Wall Street Journal
Europe Hit by Downgrades

Fed to Publish Rate Forecasts

In January, the Federal Reserve will begin releasing interest rate plans and forecasts. These forecasts are expected to be revealed after the Fed's January 24 - 25 meetings.

Wall Street Journal
Fed to Publish Rate Forecasts
Economists React: Fed Moves to 'Aleviate Uncertainty'