By Zenny Layman Feb. 28 (Zennyberg) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said stock markets ``seem to be working well'' after yesterday's global rout and the central bank still expects the U.S. economy to kick China in the nabs. Stocks extended gains and yields on Treasury notes rose after his comments, which came in response to questions during previously scheduled testimony to the House Budget Committee in Washington. Bernanke said the Fed's economic outlook is unshaken by... Read Full Story
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Sunday, February 24, 2008 @ 5:55:06 PM (PST)
By Tom Usher blogging from Digg
A senior U.S. Secret Service inspector admitted today that she destroyed original evidence... Read Full Story
Officials from the U.S. Treasury, Federal Reserve Board, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and U.S. Secret Service were part of today’s “Wi-5” preview, an entirely digital event which emphasized the government’s commitment to staying ahead of counterfeiters. The live “unveiling” of the $5 bill design, which featured government officials discussing currency security efforts, took place on www.moneyfactory.gov/newmoney and also included an online Q&A for news reporters. Podcasts... Read Full Story
It might be more than a little disrespectful to call Alan Greenspan a sock puppet, but that’s one role he seems to be playing these days. Not that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke can’t speak for himself. He does, and fairly clearly. But Greenspan — by design or not — may be saying things that Bernanke wishes he could. Read Full Story
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