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The Federal Reserve meets to discuss 'Operation Twist'
Sep 22, 2011
The Fed will meet today to discuss possible options for healing the ailing economy in the U.S. But its policies might only make a tiny dent in the bigger issues.
New Fed policies will try to lower home mortgage rates
John Dimsdale Sep 22, 2011
The Fed will meet today to yet again tackle the best way to deal with the country's current economic downturn.
Bernanke details outlook for economy
David Gura Sep 22, 2011
Bernanke is considering forcing down long-term interest rates some more and cutting off interest payments to banks that park their reserves at the Fed.
No new stimulus for now
John Dimsdale Sep 22, 2011
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke looks to Congress instead.
Fed can't fix the demand side of economic crisis
Sep 22, 2011
Many were disappointed at the news Ben Bernanke gave this morning: As of now, the Fed won't make moves to fix the economy. But as we hear from Jill Schlesinger, it might not be the Fed's job after all.
Some investors disappointed with Bernanke's announcement
Sep 22, 2011
Investors in the U.S. and around the world awaited an announcement of help from the Fed and Ben Bernanke. It's not coming -- yet. So now what?
Some experts skeptical about a new Fed stimulus plan
Sep 22, 2011
Some had high hopes for Ben Bernanke's speech today, expecting he might announce another Quantitative Easing plan. Others, like Bruce McCain, were a bit more skeptical.
Pros and cons of another Fed stimulus plan
Sep 22, 2011
Experts on either side of the fence await word from Ben Bernanke in Jackson Hole today. At stake? The potential for more monetary stimulus, which could bolster the economy but may hurt in the long run.
The world awaiting Bernanke's speech
Sep 22, 2011
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke delivers a speech on economic policy this morning in Jackson Hole. We speak to BBC reporter Andrew Walker about why investors across Europe can't wait to hear it.
Concerns over falling prices may shift Fed policy
Sep 22, 2011
If Fed chair Ben Bernanke announces a lending and spending program in Wyoming on Friday, it would mean he is concerned about deflation, or falling prices on things like food and consumer goods.
