Inflation numbers from the United States tomorrow could be the final ingredient required to convince the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates next month.

A political stalemate in Greece rattled financial markets worldwide today, driving US stocks lower.

Despite the economic compromise, the US could still lose its coveted AAA debt rating some time in the next six months, largely because the agreement does not cut enough spending.

News that European leaders were drawing up a new rescue plan for Greece and taking a broader approach to dealing with Europe’s debt troubles drove markets higher Thursday.