Bernanke Says Rates to Stay Low For a Long Time

Markets Respond Positively

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says a weak job market and low inflation will likely let the central bank keep interest rates low for a long time.

Bernanke's Testimony Before Congress

Reuters reports that in his first appearance before Congress following a testy confirmation vote in the Senate last month, Bernanke offered a relatively somber assessment of the U.S. economy despite recent signs of strong growth.

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