Asian markets down ahead of Bernanke speech

Asian markets down ahead of Bernanke speech Tokyo: Japan's Nikkei stock average was flat on Friday as investors cautiously awaited a speech from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for clues on what steps the US central bank will take to support the economy. Bernanke, scheduled to speak on Friday at 10 am New York time (1400 GMT), is most likely to outline gradualist measures to help the economy, which would disappoint those looking for dramatic action, such...
08:47 AM, Aug 26, 2011

Bernanke is Time magazine's Person of the Year

Bernanke is Time magazine's Person of the Year Recession would have been a lot worse without US Fed chief: magazine. ...
06:33 PM, Dec 16, 2009

US recession 'very likely' over: Bernanke

US recession 'very likely' over: Bernanke US jobless rate rose to 9.7 pc in August, highest in 26 yrs. ...
12:29 PM, Sep 16, 2009

Acid test: Tasks lined up for Ben Bernanke in Term II

Acid test: Tasks lined up for Ben Bernanke in Term II Ben can be one of the greatest of Fed chairmen in history if he succeeds. ...
11:21 AM, Aug 26, 2009

US financial markets have improved: Fed Reserve chief

US financial markets have improved: Fed Reserve chief The downturn has called for drastic measures in US economy. ...
04:05 PM, May 06, 2009

US economy to 'turn up' this year: Bernanke

US economy to 'turn up' this year: Bernanke Fed chief says growth would be slow, job market subdued. ...
10:35 PM, May 05, 2009

US recession could end in '09: Fed Reserve Chaiman

US recession could end in '09: Fed Reserve Chaiman Ben Bernanke is the Federal Reserve Chairman and is optimistic about future. ...
11:02 AM, Mar 16, 2009

Big US banks get ready for stress tests

Big US banks get ready for stress tests Fed chief Bernanke is hopeful the recession will end this year. ...
11:58 AM, Feb 25, 2009

US stimulus could end recession this year : Bernanke

US stimulus could end recession this year : Bernanke He says the stimulus is essential to break the adverse feedback cycle. ...
01:28 AM, Feb 25, 2009

US Fed Reserve slashes interest by half pc

US Fed Reserve slashes interest by half pc US is not the only country which has cut interest rates. ...
09:39 PM, Oct 08, 2008

Fed Reserve hints interest rate cut to boost liquidity

Fed Reserve hints interest rate cut to boost liquidity It is a departure of the reserve's earlier stand of lowering rates. ...
03:09 PM, Oct 08, 2008

Oil prices fall by $10, biggest dip in 17 years

Oil prices fall by $10, biggest dip in 17 years There are fears that economic slowdown in the US could hit demand. ...
09:03 AM, Jul 16, 2008

Fed Reserve Chairman gives weak economic forecast

Fed Reserve Chairman gives weak economic forecast Durban: Sri Lanka pounced on South Africa's dismal recent record at Kingsmead to bowl the home team out for 168 in the second Test on Tuesday and move into a commanding 177-run first-innings lead at stumps on the second day. Left-arm seamer Chanaka Welegedara took 5-52 to rip through South Africa's top order and spinner Rangana Herath 4-49 to mop up the tail, sending the Proteas to another slump at...
10:08 PM, Apr 03, 2008

Can Bernanke save US markets from subprime crisis?

Can Bernanke save US markets from subprime crisis? Bernanke said he would "act as needed" to ensure financial market stability. ...
10:59 AM, Sep 03, 2007

Sensex picks up | Bernanke recues US mkts

Sensex picks up | Bernanke recues US mkts Brokers are still skeptical that it may to be too early to rely on the jumping indexes. ...
10:46 AM, Sep 03, 2007
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