Fed's $4 trillion bond holdings will help keep borrowing costs down and continue to boost U.S. economic growth well past the end of the quantitative easing program.

Although Fed chairman is emphasizing that rates may increase sooner than expected, markets are turning a deaf ear.

Although Fed chairman is emphasizing that rates may increase sooner than expected, markets are turning a deaf ear.

Draghi says European Central Bank is ready to add new stimulus amid decreased inflation expectations.

Draghi says European Central Bank is ready to add new stimulus amid decreased inflation expectations.

Yellen explains stance in global debate over central banks using interest rates to improve financial stability.

Yellen explains stance in global debate over central banks using interest rates to improve financial stability.

Fed extends until January 2015 the capital plan resubmission deadlines for four banks, and capital distributions can't increase until the plans are approved.