Resources
BNET Resources
- sort by:
- Relevance
- Date
- Popularity
- Reality Check: End of Recession?
- If the recession is truly over, why do so many Americans still feel rotten? CBS MoneyWatch's Jill Schlesinger and Ray Martin check the economic forecast.
- Videos 2009-09-18
- Obama's Upbeat Message
- The White House is putting out a more positive message about the economy after Fed chairman Ben Bernanke suggested the recession may end this year. Bill Plante reports.
- Videos 2009-03-15
- 60 Minutes: Ben Bernanke's Greatest Challenge - Part 2
- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke candidly speaks to Scott Pelley about his personal life, as both visit his old high school and how the current financial crisis is affecting Main Street America.
- Videos 2009-03-18
- 60 Minutes: Ben Bernanke's Greatest Challenge - Part 1
- If you think your job is tough, consider Ben Bernanke's. As Chairman of the Federal Reserve, the task of reviving the U.S. economy falls largely on his shoulders. Scott Pelley has the interview.
- Videos 2009-03-18
Additional Resources
- Bernanke Says Economy Improving, Faces Headwinds
- By Mark FelsenthalWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Monday said the U.S. economy's recovery remained fragile and unemployment may be high for some time, cooling anticipation of an early increase in U.S. interest rates.Three days after news of a surprise fall in the U.S. jobless rate prompted...
- News items 2009-12-16
- Bernanke Says Economy Improving
- By Mark FelsenthalWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Monday said the U.S. economy's recovery remained fragile and unemployment may be high for some time, cooling anticipation of an early increase in U.S. interest rates.Three days after news of a surprise fall in the jobless rate prompted investors...
- News items 2009-12-16
- Bernanke Says Economy Improving
- By Mark FelsenthalWASHINGTON (Reuters UK) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke Monday said the U.S. economy's recovery remained fragile and unemployment may be high for some time, cooling anticipation of an early increase in U.S. interest rates.Three days after news of a surprise fall in the U.S. jobless rate prompted...
- News items 2009-12-17
- Ben Bernanke's Outlook for the Economy
- A few quick reactions to Ben Bernanke's speech today where he talks about something of concern recently--namely, how the Fed will view changes in the value of the dollar. If the dollar begins to fall, that will increase the price of imported goods and materials used in...
- Blog posts 2009-11-16
- Update: Should Ben Bernanke Serve A Second Term? Economists Say Yes
- This post was updated August 12, 2009 Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Benjamin Bernanke reaches the end of his four-year term in January. The position is appointed by the president, rather than elected, but Bernanke nonetheless has started a 2010 campaign, of sorts, with a town-hall meeting in...
- Blog posts 2009-07-30
- Bernanke and Obama Start to Relax, so It’s Time to Get Nervous
- One of the best contrarian plays is to buy stocks when the economy is recognized by the Establishment to be in a recession. By the time that the government and media acknowledge the dire truth, investors are well aware of it and have gotten their selling out of the way....
- Blog posts 2009-08-27
- Wall Street holds gains as Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks
- NEW YORK -- Wall Street held on to sharp gains Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave no clues about the central bank's intentions when it meets to discuss interest rates next week. Traders had been hoping Bernanke would give some indication during a speech to Germany's...
- Research articles 2007-09-11
- Bernanke says economy healing; inflation risks up
- WASHINGTON AFP — Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke has said the likelihood of a severe US economic slump has diminished, while "upside risks" to inflation are forcing the Fed to be more vigilant. The comments appeared to reinforce indications from Bernanke and other Fed members that the central bank...
- Research articles 2008-06-09
- Time Person Of The Year (aka Ben Bernanke) Keeps Rates At Zero
- Executive Editor Jack Otter and I discussed Time Magazine's naming of Ben Bernanke as "Person of the Year" BEFORE the interest rate non-decision today. In case you missed the FOMC meeting results, here are the highlights: Rates will remain exceptionally low for an extended...
- Blog posts 2009-12-16
- No "all clear" coming from the Federal Reserve on inflation.(THE ECONOMY)
- No "all clear" coming from the Federal Reserve on inflation, even though there's little evidence of accelerating price growth or economic overheating. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and his colleagues worry about wage gains picking up steam and No "all clear" coming from the Federal Reserve...
- Research articles 2007-02-16
- Despite tough talk, Bernanke Fed unlikely to boost rates
- WASHINGTON AFP — The tough talk on inflation from Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke and his colleagues is unlikely to lead to a boost in interest rates -- at least for now, economists say. Even as central bank officials step up hawkish rhetoric, base rates will likely be held...
- Research articles 2008-06-21
- Dollar regains footing before Bernanke testimony
- LONDON AFP — The dollar rebounded Thursday as upcoming testimony by US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke and better-than-expected data offered a glimmer of hope on the troubled US economy, dealers said. Elsewhere, the euro was hit after a European Central Bank ECB official warned that growth in the...
- Research articles 2008-01-17
- Fed gauging U.S. economy
- WASHINGTON -- Keeping inflation under control as the economy emerges from a yearlong sluggish spell is certain to be a matter of lively debate for Federal Reserve policymakers. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and his central bank colleagues on Wednesday afternoon opened a two-day meeting where the economy's current...
- Research articles 2007-06-28
- Federal Reserve may change policy.(THE ECONOMY)(Federal Reserve Board)(Brief Article)
- Odds are the Federal Reserve will adopt an inflation target after Chm. Alan Greenspan?s term on the Fed?s board of governors expires. Greenspan has long rejected that approach to keeping inflation in check, but possible successor Ben Bernanke and oth Odds are the Federal Reserve will...
- Research articles 2005-02-25
- Data on Production and Producer Prices Will Not Change Fed Policy
- Data on industrial production, capacity utilization, and the producer price index were released today. Turning first to the price data, the seasonally adjusted data for the producer price index rose 0.3% on an annual basis, but when food and energy prices are removed to get the core...
- Blog posts 2009-11-17
- Trying to lift economy, Fed cuts rates 1/2 point
- WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve delivered powerful new relief to people and businesses squeezed by the ailing economy Wednesday, cutting interest rates ever deeper in an effort to avert or at least soften the blow of a recession. The bold, half-point reduction approved by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke...
- Research articles 2008-01-31
- << Previous
- page 1 of 1
- Next >>