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Job market gains could lead Fed to taper QE3 early

(Reuters) - The beginning of the end of the Federal Reserve's massive bond-buying program might come sooner than many investors think if recent gains in the U.S. labor market do not prove fleeting.Full story

Bernanke, in commencement address, upbeat on innovation outlook

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke painted an upbeat picture on Saturday for the potential of innovation to lift living standards, delivering a sweeping look at the last 100 years that included memories of his 1963 South Carolina home. Full story

Bernanke forecasts gains from computer technology

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says pessimists forecasting that the economy will not reap sizable benefits from the computer revolution are likely to be proven wrong. Full story

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  Kudlow: Give Bernanke Some Credit

CNBC's Larry Kudlow looks at the latest economic data, and what it says about Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's leadership. Terry Burnham, Chapman University Associate professor, shares his take.

  Bernanke Q&A on Economy, Markets & Banks

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke answer question on how the Fed monitors "bubbles" in the economy and "systemic risk" in the markets. Also, Bernanke shares his views on "too big to fail" and breaking up big banks.

  Cramer: Big employers aren’t investing

CNBC’s Jim Cramer tells David Gregory that big projects and investment are necessary to bring up the employment rate.

  How three nonelected leaders help shape the world's 'economic destiny'

Ben Bernanke of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Mervyn King of the Bank of England, and Jean-Claude Trichet of the European Central Bank make up what author Neil Irwin calls in his new book "The Alchemists." Irwin joins Morning Joe to discuss how they shape the world's "economic destiny," as he says.

  Betting Line on Bernanke Stepping Down

Greg Ip, U.S. economics editor, The Economist, discusses the likelihood of Ben Bernanke stepping down at the end of his term in 2014. Don't bet on him leaving, says Ip. The President has been pleased with his performance, but does have a deep bench of ...

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Chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke delivers the commencement address at the graduation ceremonies for Bard College at Simon's Rock in Great Barrington, Mass. on Saturday, May 18, 2013. During his remarks, Bernanke said pessimists forecasting that the economy will not reap sizable benefits

Federal Reserve Board of Governors Chairman Bernanke delivers a luncheon speech in Washington
Federal Reserve Board of Governors Chairman Bernanke delivers a luncheon speech in Washington

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, shown here during a Washington speech in April, told graduates at Bard College on Saturday that society will gain from a wealth of innovations.

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke attends the G20 finance ministers meeting during the Spring Meeting of the IMF and World Bank in Washington
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke attends the G20 finance ministers meeting during the Spring Meeting of the IMF and World Bank in Washington

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke attends the G20 finance ministers meeting during the Spring Meeting of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Washington, April 19, 2013. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas