LONDON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve's explicit signal it will stop pumping money into the world economy and data showing China's economy slowing down swept across financial markets on Thursday, sinking bonds, shares and commodities alike. Full story
Markets were roiled Thursday by a suggestion from U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke that the central bank may be done with its monetary stimulus next year. While stocks and commodities took a pounding on the news, the dollar surged. Full story
On Wednesday Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke warned the Fed will ease up on buying bonds which could drive up interest rates, including mortgage rates. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke shares his plans for tapering, his thoughts on how concerned the Fed is over inflation, and whether he still supports Bank of Japan's policies.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke clarifies his plans for the asset purchasing program, and addresses the state of the labor force.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke discusses his expectations for inflation. "We not only want to avoid inflation that is too high, but also inflation that is too low," he says.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the OMC sees the economy continuing to grow at a moderate pace, notwithstanding the strong headwinds created by current Federal fiscal policies.
CNBC's Steve Liesman asks Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to clarify his statement, "gradually reduce purchases beginning later this year, and ending next year when the unemployment hits 7 percent." Liesman asks if that was a decision by the FOMC...
Ylan Mui of the Washington Post asks Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke about President Obama's assessment of his term and whether he plans to step down at the end of his term.
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke has evaded questions about his life beyond employment at the Fed. CNBC's John Carney and Robert Frank, discuss.
President Obama, speaking in Berlin, proposes deep cuts to America's nuclear weapons and addressed the NSA surveillance program. He also discussed Ben Bernanke, reports CNBC's John Harwood.
A trader works on the floor as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is broadcasted on a television screen at the New York Stock Exchange, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS)
Traders watch as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is seen on television during a news conference, on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS)
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies before the Joint Economic Committee in Washington in this May 22, 2013 file photo. President Barack Obama hinted in an interview aired June 17, 2013 that he may be looking for a new chief of the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank, saying Bernanke has sta
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke listens to opening remarks before testifying at the Joint Economic Committee in Washington May 22, 2013. REUTERS/Gary Cameron
