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Bernanke Sees ‘Gradual Sales’ of Securities on Balance Sheet

Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke announced that the economy is not ready yet for a rate hike in a testimony to the House Financial Services Committee, on Thursday.   Read More

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Stocks Up; Bernanke Says Support Still Needed
Stocks were stronger Thursday as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said exit strategies aren’t needed until the recovery strengthens Earlier, initial jobless claims shed 14,000 to a better-than-expected 442,000. check out thestreet for the latest stock market news and financial investment headlines.

Bernanke in Orlando with more Smoke and Mirrors
As more stimulus kills nation’s productivity, Fed Chief Bernanke wants to retain control over small Banks. Micro Management using failed Macro economic tools. Now isn’t that the perfect set-up for the pot calling the kettle black.

Bernanke: Why are we still listening to this guy– watch!
This video should make people think twice about listening to anything that Chairmen of the Fed Ben Bernanke says….

Ron Paul @ Ben Bernanke
Probably the only member of Congress who really understands monetary policy, Ron Paul, questions Ben Bernanke.

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Turf War: Bernanke Fights For Fed’s Powers – Bernanke

WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke plans to wage a fresh battle against Senate efforts to scale back the Fed’s role in supervising the nation’s banks.   More

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Fed didn’t know about Lehman accounting: Bernanke – MarketWatch
By Ronald D. Orol & Alistair Barr, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Wednesday that the central bank …

Fed’s Bernanke sees US backing Fannie, Freddie debt – Reuters
But the existing MBS I assume will be protected until such time as they either expire or are purchased back," Bernanke said in response to a question about …

Bernanke: Rates Low Because Econ’Operating At Very Low Level’ – Market News International
(MNI) – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke defended the Fed's low interest rate stance Wednesday a day after its rate-setting …

Experts Talk Bernanke Testimony, PPI, Labor Slump – BusinessWeek
17] to the House Financial Services Committee, Fed Chairman [Ben] Bernanke is set to argue that it is important for the Fed to supervise banks of all sizes, …

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Bernanke: Bernanke Begins Second Day of Testimony

The Hill | Rep. Ron Paul made absolutely bizarre allegations about the Federal Reserve’s involvement in Iraqi weapons deals and the Watergate scandal, chairman Ben Bernanke said Wednesday.   Keep Reading

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Asia Stocks Mixed After Bernanke Signals Low Rates
Asia stock markets tumble on worries about slump.

Bernanke faces tough choices, lousy options
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is sailing further into uncharted territory as he tried to unwind the central bank’s historic intervention in the economy..

Bernanke Sees Low Rates Amid Signs Of Weak Rebound
Facing pressure, Bernanke to address lawmakers.

Bernanke Expects Extended Low Rates
Ben S. Bernanke did not change his outlook on the economy, but he did announce two significant steps to improve accountability of the Fed..

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Markets Hold Their Breath on Bernanke Testimony

* Banks, health insurers advance amid regulatory bets * Investors fret about the Fed’s intention after rate hike * Schlumberger falls on deal to buy Smith International * Dow off 0.2 pct; S&P 500 off 0.1 pct; Nasdaq off 0.1 pct *…

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Asia trades mixed; eyes on Bernanke – CNBC
Major Asian stock indexes were mixed Tuesday, after US stocks finished flat as investors turned cautious ahead of Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke's …

Peso gains more ground as dollar weakens ahead of Bernanke’s testimony – Business Mirror
THE peso extended its gains against the dollar on Tuesday, with the US unit broadly weakening ahead of Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke's testimony to …

Euro Gains Ahead of Bernanke Testimony – Wall Street Journal
The market will now be looking for Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke to express similar sentiment when he starts to give testimony to the Senate Wednesday. …

PRECIOUS-Gold eases as euro loses traction, Bernanke eyed – Reuters
"People are holding back until more data starts to come out and Bernanke's testimony. It's a bit of a pause," Mitsubishi analyst Tom Kendall said. …

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WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke began Wednesday to outline the central bank’s strategy for reeling in stimulus money once the economic recovery is more firmly rooted. Bernanke said the Fed will likely start to tighten credit by boosting the interest rate it pays banks on money they leave at the central bank.   Keep Reading

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Wall Street flat with focus on Greece and Bernanke
Investors were also looking ahead to the release of prepared comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, who is expected to outline the central bank’s strategy for withdrawing its extraordinary stimulus measures. The testimony is expected to be released at 10:00 a.m. EST.

Ben Bernanke,M3 Collapsing and What It Means
John Williams of Shadow Stats puts out some solid data. His latest subscriber based newsletter shows a huge plunge in inflation adjusted M3 (Yes, the Fed stopped tracking it but he hasn’t). His compilation for real M3 is that it has declined by 5.2% from Jan ‘09 to Jan ‘10.

Strange coalition targets Ben Bernanke – - POLITICO.com
Pairing mixes tea partiers with democratic socialist Bernie Sanders and other progressives.

Bernanke is TIME’s Person of the Year. Seriously.
How can this happen– Who is next–

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Bernanke: Fed chief Bernanke wins 2nd term in closest vote

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Senate Dems Not Sure They Can Get Enough Votes to Reconfirm Bernanke – Political Punch
Amidst the voter anger at Wall Street and Washington, D.C., ABC News has learned that the Senate Democratic leadership isn’t sure there are enough votes to re-confirm Ben Bernanke for another term as chairman of the Federal Reserve. Bernanke’s term…

Bernanke Vote Expected Today – WSJ.com
Bernanke Vote Expected Today: The Senate has scheduled a key vote Thursday that will determine whether Bernank… http://on.wsj.com/dwG8gx

Boxer, Feingold Come Out Against Fed Chairman Bernanke – WSJ.com
#US #news More Democrats Oppose Bernanke http://url4.eu/1C9jz

BBC News – Support for Bernanke confirmation
[BBC] Support for Bernanke confirmation: The White House says it is confident of Ben Bernanke’s confirmation as Fe… http://bit.ly/5SqjjE

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Bernanke: Fed Stays Put With Bernanke Under Fire

Smoked Goldeye Press today announced the release of a children’s picture book that aims to explain how new money from the Federal Reserve inadvertently causes cycles of economic downturns in the United States economy — something embattled Fed chairman Ben Bernanke would rather people not know about, says the author. In 32 color illustrated pages   More

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Senate Dems Not Sure They Can Get Enough Votes to Reconfirm Bernanke – Political Punch
Amidst the voter anger at Wall Street and Washington, D.C., ABC News has learned that the Senate Democratic leadership isn’t sure there are enough votes to re-confirm Ben Bernanke for another term as chairman of the Federal Reserve. Bernanke’s term…

Boxer, Feingold Come Out Against Fed Chairman Bernanke – WSJ.com
#US #news More Democrats Oppose Bernanke http://url4.eu/1C9jz

BBC News – Support for Bernanke confirmation
[BBC] Support for Bernanke confirmation: The White House says it is confident of Ben Bernanke’s confirmation as Fe… http://bit.ly/5SqjjE

Bernanke support grows; key senator sees approval| Reuters
Bernanke support grows; key senator sees approval http://link.reuters.com/nar65h

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Bernanke: Fed’s Bernanke Gets More Vows Of Support From Senators

When it comes to progressive priorities in the Senate, there’s one standard: 60 votes are needed. But for Ben Bernanke, there’s a second standard: 50 will be just fine, thank you.   Read More

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Every Breath You Take – The Ben Bernanke Remix watch!
Columbia Business School’s Dean Glenn Hubbard sings about wanting Alan Greenspan’s job that went instead to New Fed…

More Senators Declare Support for Bernanke
The political winds appear to be shifting in Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s favor, as the White House escalated efforts to win the 60 votes needed in the Senate to confirm him for a second term.

Bernanke: Too big to fail
Just a year after he unleashed a flood of dollars in a bid to prevent a second Great Depression, Bernanke’s job is on the line. More than a dozen senators have said they will oppose his reappointment after his first term ends on Jan. 31. The rest of the vote counting is still in question.

Bernanke: Too big to fail
Just a year after he unleashed a flood of dollars in a bid to prevent a second Great Depression, Bernanke’s job is on the line. More than a dozen senators have said they will oppose his reappointment after his first term ends on Jan. 31. The rest of the vote counting is still in question.

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Bernanke: Bernanke Support Trickles In; Vote Seen By Week’s End

The White House stood firm on the renomination of Ben Bernanke Monday, saying a second term for the Federal Reserve chief was vital to demonstrating stability in the US financial system.   More

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McCain To Vote No On Bernanke
Sen. John McCain will vote “no” on the confirmation of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to a second term, Reuters reports..

National Review: What Bernanke Must Do
We are headed for a situation in which the next Fed chairman has no good options. There is little downside to opposing Bernanke now. Opposition to Bernanke has less to do with what he’s done — which most of Congress supported at the time — and more to do with what he must do in the future..

Support for Bernanke confirmation
The White House says it is confident of Ben Bernanke’s confirmation as Federal Reserve chairman for a second term..

Top Guns Lobby Bernanke
White House administration officials go to bat for Fed chairman as Senate confirmation hearing looms• Can Bernanke Supporters Save His Job–• Different Tone Expected in State of the Union Speech• YOU DECIDE: What Should State of Union Emphasize–• Dems Eyeing Companion Health Care Legislation• FOX FORUM: Is an Electoral Bloodbath Coming–.

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Bernanke’s Confirmation Battle Damages Fed’s Clout – Bernanke

U.S. President Barack Obama is confident Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will be confirmed by the Senate for a second term, senior White House adviser David Axelrod said on Sunday.   More

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Support for Bernanke confirmation
The White House says it is confident of Ben Bernanke’s confirmation as Federal Reserve chairman for a second term..

Top Guns Lobby Bernanke
White House administration officials go to bat for Fed chairman as Senate confirmation hearing looms• Can Bernanke Supporters Save His Job–• Different Tone Expected in State of the Union Speech• YOU DECIDE: What Should State of Union Emphasize–• Dems Eyeing Companion Health Care Legislation• FOX FORUM: Is an Electoral Bloodbath Coming–.

Reid: I’ll Back Bernanke
Senate majority leader gives ‘conditional’ yes to new term for Fed Reserve chairman as Obama fights opposition• YOU DECIDE: Should Bernanke Stay or Go–• Obama: I Won’t Give Up on Health Care• Brown Victory Gives Republicans Second Wind.

How Bernanke Became A Toxic Asset
With Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s term coming to an end on January 31, what once seemed implausible has quickly become a genuine political possibility: he might not have the votes to win confirmation. On Friday, a host of lawmakers expressed either skepticism or downright opposition to a second term for the man appointed by George W. Bush and re-nominated by President Barack Obama. By day’s end, it was unclear whether the Fed Chairman had the 60 votes needed to move his nomination forward, raising speculation that the president would have to pull the nomination. How, exactly, did it come to this– Aides on Capitol Hill were asking themselves that very question. One high-ranking Democrat said that until recently, the Bernanke nomination was barely discussed in leadership meetings and even less frequently in caucus gatherings.

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