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The Villain: A Profile of Ben Bernanke by Roger Lowenstein

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March 14, 2012
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The left hates him. The right hates him even more. But Ben Bernanke saved the economy—and has navigated masterfully through the most trying of times.… THE U.S. FEDERAL RESERVE was founded 99 years ago, as a bulwark to the banking
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Federal Reserve Notes Only Slight Improvement in Employment and Growth

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March 13, 2012
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By David Merkel, CFA of AlephBlog January 2012 March 2012 Comments Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in December suggests that the economy has been expanding moderately, notwithstanding some slowing in global growth.… Information received since
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FOMC Meeting Leaves Rates Unchanged

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March 13, 2012
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… The FMOC, the Federal Open Market Committee met today and released their decisions on monetary policy. The key interest rate of 0.25% is to remain unchanged. This rate means there should not any real change in the overnight borrowing rate
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Bernanke Says Volcker Rule Won’t Meet July Deadline

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March 1, 2012
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… Among his many musings over the last two days, one topic that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke discussed was the Volcker Rule. Yes folks, Big Ben broke the news neither the Federal Reserve nor regulators will meet the July deadline
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Bernanke Warns Congress of Student Debt, Inflation

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February 29, 2012
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… Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke was summoned to Capitol Hill this morning give Congress and update on the economy and any potential roadblocks in the way. Lately, whenever Bernanke speaks the market reverses course lower or continues lower and that
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Bernanke Says Housing Market is Dragging Down Recovery

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February 10, 2012
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…Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke ended the workweek with a housing speech that called for U.S. housing policies. Coupled with additional help from the central bank, he believes this could help get the challenged sector get back on its feet.
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Ben Bernanke’s Economy: The Numbers Tell A Story

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February 8, 2012
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…After his recent Capital Hill rounds and a new year off to a good start with strong market and employment numbers, many of Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke’s critics may want to start thinking about eating their words after last year’s
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Investors too complacent with the Fed’s pledge?

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February 7, 2012

If you’re like many investors, you believe the recent communication from the Fed was a game-changer.  In last week’s post, …I discussed some of the implications that I believe are inherent in such a policy for banks, insurance companies, and
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Bernanke Sings Same Tune: Unhealthy Job Market, Fiscal Policy is Priority

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February 7, 2012
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On Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke appeared before the Senate Budget Committee, using his same prepared remarks from his Feb. 2 House Budget panel appearance… and reiterating his concerns about an unhealthy job market. Bernanke also called on
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Bernanke Speaks Before House Budget Committee, Says Economy Improving

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February 2, 2012
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On Thursday, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke before the House Budget Committee in Washington. He said the economy is improving but it continues to be susceptible to shocks. In prepared remarks before his appearance, he said of the current …
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