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QE3? More Stimulus Could Be Coming, Bernanke Says

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday that the Fed was prepared to take action to reverse any slowdown in the economic recovery, including another round of quantitative easing.

Moody's May Downgrade U.S. Debt, If Crisis Isn't Resolved

Moody's Investors Service has placed the Aaa bond rating of the U.S. Government on review for a possible downgrade, due to the debt deal talks stalemate in Washington, and the possibility of a U.S. debt default, the credit rating agency announced. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke also said a default would trigger a major crisis.

Highlights: Bernanke's semi-annual testimony to House panel

The following are highlights of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's prepared remarks on Wednesday to the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee as part of his semi-annual testimony on the U.S. economy and monetary policy.

Instant view: Bernanke says more policy support possible

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday the central bank is ready to ease monetary policy further if the economy weakens and inflation moves lower, suggesting policymakers are actively mulling further stimulus.

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Silver bars are displayed at the Austrian Gold and Silver Separating Plant 'Oegussa' in Vienna February 28, 2011

Silver Demand Outpacing Production, Prices Set to Shoot Higher

Silver has lost its shine of late as fears of another global economic slowdown reduced its appeal as an industrial metal. Silver fell from the record prices it set a couple of months back to hover around $35 per ounce. However, optimists are speculating that silver will bounce back once again and cross the $100 record. There are even experts who fancy silver's price parity with gold!

Fed minutes: Some ready to ease if recovery lags

Some Federal Reserve officials believe further monetary policy easing could be needed if the recovery remains too sluggish to cut the stubbornly high U.S. jobless rate and if inflation eases as expected, minutes of the Fed's last meeting show.

New Fed rules clamp down on chatty officials

The Federal Reserve, in a push to control the often wayward communications of its top officials, issued detailed rules on Tuesday dictating what they can and cannot do.

Ron Paul Retirement: Why the Tea Party Owes Him

Paul may be having his swan song just as his ideology is catching on

Glenn Beck Warmly Received During Visit to Israel

Former Fox News Talk Show Host Glenn Beck was warmly received by Israeli lawmakers during a visit to the Middle East nation.

Would a $3,000 Federal Gift Card Program Create Jobs?

Unconventional economic times require unconventional answers, and awhile back an economist proposed one to create jobs: have the U.S. Government distribute a $3,000 gift card to every American over age 16.

Obama: Stalled Debt Talks Hurt Job Growth

In a Rose Garden statement, President Barack Obama Friday said the poor June jobs report was primarily due to the debate in Washington, which has been dominated by issues of debt limit.

U.S. Job Market Remains Challenging for Job Seekers.

U.S. Adds Just 18,000 Jobs in June, Unemployment Up

The world's largest economy continued to create jobs a tepid rate in June, adding just 18,000 jobs, when economists were expected a gain of about 105,000. The sub-par job growth rate increases concern that the economy may enter a double-dip recession.

A day labourer at an employment center in San Diego

No Recovery? Jobs Report Raises More Fears About U.S. Economy

The June jobs report came in far worse than expected, raising fears about the health of the economy and the sustainability of any recovery.

Treasury market wilts as Fed waves goodbye

The Federal Reserve's $600 billion Treasury buying spree is over and the bond market is growing nervous now that its biggest bidder has stepped aside.

Analysis: Treasury market weeps as Fed waves goodbye

The Federal Reserve's $600 billion Treasury buying spree is over and the bond market is growing nervous now that its biggest bidder has stepped aside.

9 Reasons for Higher Treasury Yields

Since June 15, there has been a significant rise in Treasury yields. Below we present several reasons for the spike and why we think that interest rates will continue to move higher.

Fed's Bullard: QE effective proxy for rate cuts

A top Federal Reserve official said on Thursday large-scale bond buying can be an effective monetary policy substitute when the central bank runs out of room to cut interest rates.

Fed should act if recovery disappoints -Bullard

The Federal Reserve should be prepared to act to support the economic recovery again if growth disappoints, a top official said on Thursday, the day the central bank's latest bond buying round ended.

Geithner Mulls Stepping Down: Report

In order to take a break from government service, U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is considering leaving his post after President Barack Obama and Congress reach an agreement on raising the national debt ceiling.

Effects of QE2 could lag by a year: Fed's Bullard

St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said on Thursday that while the central bank's massive bond buying program impacted financial markets immediately, its effect on the broad economy will lag by as much as a year.

Fed's Bullard says effects of QE2 could lag by a year

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