U.S. Posts Widest Monthly Surplus Since 2008 on Revenue

The U.S. posted its widest budget surplus in five years in April, swelled by stronger individual and corporate income-tax receipts.

Fed stands pat but says will act if needed

(Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday said U.S. monetary policy was "more or less in the right place" even though the central bank would not hesitate to launch another round of bond purchases if the economy were to weaken.