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Bernanke, in testimony, likely to back low-rate stance
When Bernanke testifies to the Senate Banking Committee, economists expect no shifts in the Fed’s efforts to bolster the recovery. They say Bernanke’s tone might be slightly more upbeat than when he spoke Thursday to House members. But they expect him to reiterate the Fed’s plan to keep a key interest rate at a record low near zero until at least late 2014. The super-low rates are meant to encourage consumers and businesses to borrow and spend and further strengthen the economy. Analysts also expect Bernanke to hold out the possibility that the Fed might launch another round of bond purchases later this year if ... (full story)
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