Senate panel to vote next week on Bernanke nomination
USA Today - Tue Dec 8, 1:47 pm ETA key Senate panel will vote next week on Ben Bernanke's nomination for a second term as Federal Reserve chairman.
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Bernanke comments subdue tone in world markets
AP via Yahoo! News - Tue Dec 8, 5:57 am ETEuropean stocks rose cautiously Tuesday after Asia closed lower as market sentiment was subdued by the Federal Reserve's warning that the U.S. economy will continue to struggle.
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Ben Bernanke, Treasury Salesman
Forbes - Mon Dec 7, 6:07 pm ETBad news is good news for a government selling debt.
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How the major stock indexes fared on Monday
AP via Yahoo! News - Mon Dec 7, 6:05 pm ETStocks ended little changed Monday, having given back a brief afternoon gain that followed comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
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S&P 500, Nasdaq end down as banks, tech weigh
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mon Dec 7, 5:54 pm ETThe S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended slightly lower on Monday and the Dow was flat, reversing earlier gains, after comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke sparked jitters about the economic recovery.
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Bernanke: Too early to declare lasting recovery
AP via Yahoo! News - Mon Dec 7, 5:46 pm ETFederal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned Monday that it's too soon to know whether the economic recovery will last and again pledged to hold rates at record-low levels for an "extended period."
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Dollar retreats on Bernanke comments
Washington Post - Mon Dec 7, 5:34 pm ETNEW YORK -- The dollar retreated somewhat late Monday after hitting its highest level against a basket of major currencies since the first week of November, as comments from Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke squashed traders' expectations of higher U.S. interest rates.
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Rising 2009 market could haunt investors in '10
AP via Yahoo! News - Tue Dec 8, 3:33 pm ETIf the key to successful investing is buying low, then an abundance of caution is in order if you're rebalancing your portfolio.
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US Senate Panel To Vote On Bernanke Nomination Dec. 17
Nasdaq - Tue Dec 8, 1:02 pm ETWASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- A U.S. Senate panel will vote Dec. 17 on Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's nomination to serve a second term as head of the central bank, the Senate Banking Committee said Tuesday.
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Asia stocks slide after Fed warning; Europe tepid
AP via Yahoo! News - Tue Dec 8, 3:58 am ETAsian stock markets fell Tuesday after the Federal Reserve's chief warned the U.S. economy would continue to struggle and Japan unveiled billions in new stimulus spending to prevent a lurch back into recession. European shares mostly posted tepid gains.
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Wall St ends flat as investors weigh outlook
Washington Post - Mon Dec 7, 4:14 pm ETNEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks ended little changed on Monday as investors paused to gauge prospects for the U.S. economic recovery and interest rates after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the economy faced "formidable headwinds."
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Bernanke Boosts Debt Sales
Forbes - Tue Dec 8, 2:22 pm ETChina and other overseas buyers snap up 60% of Tuesday's Treasury sales.
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Asian Stocks, Dollar Slide After Bernanke Warning
International Herald Tribune - Tue Dec 8, 3:03 am ETAsian markets fell Tuesday after the Federal Reserve’s chief warned the U.S. economy would continue to struggle and Japan unveiled billions in new stimulus spending.
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Bernanke signals zero rates on hold amid weak recovery
AFP via Yahoo! News - Mon Dec 7, 3:36 pm ETFederal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said Monday the US recovery has a "way to go" before it takes root, signaling interest rates will be kept extremely loose for some time to come.
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US Dollar May Gain as European Stocks Follow Asia Lower on Bernanke Speech
Daily FX via Yahoo! Finance - Tue Dec 8, 2:25 am ETThe US Dollar may capitalize on a return to risk aversion as European stock exchanges follow Asia lower after US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the world’s biggest consumer market still faces “formidable headwinds”, dimming the outlook for global growth.
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Sector Snap: Airline stocks mixed
AP via Yahoo! News - Mon Dec 7, 3:13 pm ETAirline stocks were mixed on Monday, a tepid response to reassuring remarks by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and another drop in oil prices.
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