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Bernanke Expected to Gain Senate Approval
AP - Ben Bernanke used his Senate confirmation hearing to address doubts about his abilities to take over as chairman of the Federal Reserve from economic legend Alan Greenspan.
Bernanke promises continuity in Fed
USATODAY.com - White House economics adviser Ben Bernanke on Tuesday vowed to be 'strictly independent of all political influences' if confirmed as Federal Reserve chief, calling continuity with current Chairman Alan Greenspan's policies a 'top priority.'
Bernanke: Not Just a Greenspan Sequel
BusinessWeek Online - Ben Bernanke sounded a lot like the man he has been nominated to replace as Federal Reserve Chairman in discussing the near-term outlook for the U.S. economy on Nov. 15. The economy is in the midst of a 'strong recovery,' the 51-year-old economist told lawmakers at his confirmation hearing. The job market is improving, and productivity growth is robust. Housing prices are more likely to stabilize than tank. Sky-high energy prices are a concern, but there's scant sign they're leading to a more generalized rise in inflation and inflation expectations. ...
Tame prices data spark bond rally
FT.com - Government bonds rallied on Wednesday as relatively tame core inflation data sparked a buying spree in the US and Europe. Yields on the 10-year US Treasury fell below 4.5 per cent for the first time in almost a month after data revealed modest inflation. The headline consumer price index rose 0.2 per cent in October, a fraction above expectations but well below the 1.2 per cent figure for September. Core CPI, excluding energy and food, also rose 0.2 per cent.Treasury traders were relieved, but analysts said the US Federal Reserve would remain vigilant on inflation. ...
Bernanke Moves Closer to Helming the Fed
AP - Ben Bernanke moved a step closer on Wednesday to becoming the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, a job where he'll wield much power over the financial fortunes of investors big and small.
Consumer Prices Rise 0.2 Percent in Oct.
AP - Consumer inflation, helped by a retreat in gasoline prices, slowed last month after racing ahead at the fastest clip in a quarter-century in September. But in a bad sign for the upcoming home heating season, natural gas prices rose sharply.
Senate Panel Backs Bernanke for Fed Post
AP - Ben Bernanke moved a step closer on Wednesday to becoming the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, a job where he'll wield much power over the financial fortunes of investors big and small.
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