Founder of the Vanguard Group passes away
Many economists think the central bank may raise rates just once this year if the economy slows significantly
Job growth offers reassurance about U.S. economy
Burst of hiring in December comes as financial markets dread a broader economic slowdown
2018 was "a challenging year for investors"
The ECB left its key rates and monetary stimulus settings unchanged at a meeting Thursday
U.S. markets will close early on Tuesday ahead of the Independence Day holiday
The U.S. central bank now foresees four rate hikes this year, up from the three it had previously forecast
The pace of hiring has yet to be disrupted by dramatic global market swings, a recent pickup in inflation or the risk that the could provoke a trade war
The U.S. Federal Reserve foresees two more hikes this year