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US Fed Inflation Policy Means The Weak and the Slow Get Crushed – The Market Oracle

US Fed Inflation Policy Means The Weak and the Slow Get CrushedThe Market Oracle"We do not now have a problem…. Inflation made here in the US is very, very low" – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke, February 10, 2011 … Continue reading

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‘Biflation’ Bernanke – Wall Street Journal

Forbes (blog) 'Biflation' BernankeWall Street Journal"Inflation made here in the US is very, very low," the Federal Reserve chairman told Congress on Wednesday. "Over the 12 months ending in December, …Despite Dissent, QE2 Sails OnBarron’sBernanke to face sharp questions from … Continue reading

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Treasuries Rise as Traders Bet Fed to Keep Borrowing Costs Low – BusinessWeek

Portfolio.com Treasuries Rise as Traders Bet Fed to Keep Borrowing Costs LowBusinessWeekOct. 18 (Bloomberg) — Treasuries rose, following their steepest weekly loss this year, on optimism the Federal Reserve will keep yields down …A New Quandary for the Federal Reserve: … Continue reading

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Government regulators slow to act on triggers of crisis, Bernanke says – Washington Post

CBC.ca Government regulators slow to act on triggers of crisis, Bernanke saysWashington PostThe government should be prepared to close down even the nation's largest firms if they pose a broader threat to the financial system, Federal Reserve …Bernanke: Too-Big-To-Fail Problem … Continue reading

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DIARY-Federal Reserve Events – Reuters

Washington Post DIARY-Federal Reserve EventsReutersOTTAWA – Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Donald Kohn participates in "Monetary Policy and lender of Last Resort" discussion before the Centre for Monetary and …Philly Federal Reserve Bank leader predicts growthWHYYFed's Plosser: Fed Faces 'Hazy' Outlook; … Continue reading

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Bernanke Backs Study Into Linking Jobless Aid to Community Work – BusinessWeek

Washington Post Bernanke Backs Study Into Linking Jobless Aid to Community WorkBusinessWeekMay 8 (Bloomberg) — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said tying unemployment assistance to community work may be an effective way …Money can't buy happiness, but helps: BernankeReutersFed … Continue reading

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Bernanke Says Audit Measure Would Threaten Fed Independence – BusinessWeek

Bernanke Says Audit Measure Would Threaten Fed IndependenceBusinessWeekMay 6 (Bloomberg) — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said amendments to financial overhaul legislation that would broaden audits of … Related Blogs Home Energy Audits & Home Inspection Tools Commentary » … Continue reading

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Lehman Examiner to Testify That SEC Sat on Its Hands – New York Times

Reuters Lehman Examiner to Testify That SEC Sat on Its HandsNew York TimesFrom left, Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Mary L. Schapiro, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner …Bernanke to testify Lehman failure unavoidableReutersBernanke … Continue reading

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