Articles About Ben Bernanke
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June 19, 2013How Bad Was Your Apple Bonds Buy? Pretty Bad
Investors who bought bonds issued by Apple are dealing with losses of more than 8 percent.
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June 19, 20135 Highlights From Bernanke’s Press Conference
Everybody knows that the ride will have to end eventually, and Chairman Ben Bernanke has begun making noises indicating that the time will be soon.
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June 19, 2013The FOMC: We Can’t Taper QE Yet, Economy Slower Than Expected in 2013
The Fed keeps the money-printing machines running.
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June 19, 2013Here’s Why Markets Turned Confident
Here's what investors need to know now.
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June 18, 2013Tuesday’s Mid-Day Movers: 3 Stories Driving Markets
The major markets were gaining Tuesday. Here are three stories making it happen.
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June 18, 2013Obama: Bernanke’s Been Around Longer Than He Was Supposed To
The members of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors are chosen by the President and confirmed by the Senate. This puts Bernanke’s fate — should he choose to pursue another term — in the hands of President Obama, who apparently thinks that Bernanke may have run his course as Fed chairman.
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June 18, 2013Will GE Stay Hot in the Second Quarter?
GE has been on a tear since it announced its first-quarter earnings in April. Will its momentum continue?
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June 18, 2013
Here’s How Market Optimists Won the Day
Here's what investors need to know now.
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June 17, 2013
Markets Don’t Need a Fed Statement to Know Where QE Is Headed
We're not here to give out romantic advice, but the key to any relationship is communication. This is a lesson that central banks around the world -- and the U.S. Federal Reserve in particular -- are in the process of learning.
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June 17, 2013Gold and Silver Edge Lower as ‘Taper’ Speculation Confuses Mr. Market
Your daily recap on precious metals.
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June 17, 2013Does the Bond Market Resemble a Ponzi Scheme?
The game of musical chairs can continue as long as new participants join, but the fraud eventually comes to an end.
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June 17, 2013Monday’s Mid-Day Movers: 3 Stories Driving Markets
The markets were gaining Monday. Here are three stories making it happen.
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June 17, 2013
Here’s Why All Eyes Are on the Fed This Week
Here's what investors need to know now.
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June 16, 2013Bill Gross Answers 4 Questions About Bonds For Investors
Bill Gross of PIMCO has been fielding countless questions about bonds. He recently answered four that have been gnawing on investors.
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June 15, 2013Are We Headed for a 1994 Bond Repeat or 2013 Stock Defeat?
For the sake of optimistic bond speculators, I hope Ben Bernanke knows the Heimlich maneuver.
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June 14, 2013
Friday’s Mid-Day Movers: 3 Stories Driving Markets
The major sticks were falling again Friday. Here are three stories making it happen.
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June 14, 2013Does the Fed Have the Cure for What Ails America’s Economy?
At the beginning of 2013, the central bank set a 2.0 percent inflation target with a cap of 2.5 percent as a condition for change in monetary policy. It's unclear if, at the time, the Fed was worried about the deflationary pressures that have characterized the past few months.
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June 14, 2013
Risk-On Mode Puts Markets Back on Top
Here's what investors need to know now.
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June 13, 2013Gold and Silver Struggle, Fed Whisperer Says Low Interest Rates Here to Stay
Your daily recap on precious metals.
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June 13, 2013Is Slower Economic Growth the New Norm?
Emerging markets, Europe, and slowed growth in the BRIC countries prompted the World Bank to cut its outlook for global growth this year, heralding a 'new norm.'
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June 13, 2013Should Falling Import and Export Prices Concern the Fed?
U.S. import and export prices declined for the third consecutive month in May.
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June 13, 2013Thursday Morning Cheat Sheet: 3 Stories Moving Markets
It's been a red day in markets around the world so far this Thursday. Here are three stories to keep an eye on.
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June 13, 2013
Did QE Fear Keep Feeding Investor Woes?
Here's what investors need to know now.
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June 12, 2013Are Rising Interest Rates Hitting the Housing Market?
The housing recovery is receiving more attention these days as low interest rates induced by the Federal Reserve begin to rise.
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June 12, 2013
Anxious Investors Send Markets South
Here's what investors need to know now.
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June 11, 2013Does Paul Volcker Hold Fed Policy Answers?
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker made some tough choices regarding monetary policy during his tenure from 1979-1987.
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June 11, 2013
Are Stocks in Bored Territory?
Here's what investors need to know now.
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June 10, 2013
The Catch-22 of Quantitative Easing
Economic indicators are sending mixed signals about how much quantitative easing is appropriate.
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June 10, 2013
Are the Markets Under a Worry Watch?
Here's what investors need to know now.
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June 09, 2013Is the End of Quantitative Easing Near?
All eyes are on the United States Federal Reserve, as economists and markets are eager to know when tapering of 'quantitative easing' will start.
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