Eyes on Fed after ECB, other bank stimulus moves

(Reuters) - The Federal Reserve could be key for Wall Street next week as investors get to hear from the U.S. central bank for the first time since a series of moves by its global peers, including the European Central Bank's massive stimulus plan.

U.S. new home sales at six-year high; recovery still fragile

(Reuters) - Sales of new U.S. single-family homes rose to a six-year high in September, but a sharp downward revision to August's sales pace indicated the housing recovery remains tentative.

U.S. GDP revised down, but hints of economic thaw emerge

(Reuters) - The U.S. government slashed its estimate for fourth-quarter economic growth on Friday in the latest sign of a loss of momentum, but some tentative signs emerged that suggested the worst of the slowdown may be over.

Global recovery hopes shore up markets

LONDON (AP) — Japanese shares led markets higher on Wednesday as investor sentiment recovered amid hopes for the global economy.

Stocks drop back on mixed US jobs figures

LONDON (AP) — A mixed U.S. jobs report took the edge off global stock markets Friday as it raised questions over the pace of growth in the world's largest economy and when the U.S. Federal Reserve will start reducing its monetary stimulus.

Stocks Rise, Buoyed by Hopes for Stimulus

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- U.S. stocks rose Friday as investors cheered the possibility that central banks would stand ready to coordinate a global liquidity boost if needed after the Greek elections.