Ben Bernanke

Bernanke Urges Congress to Act Now on Overhaul

Nation & World - October 23, 2009

The Fed Chairman prods Congress to help overhaul the nation's financial regulatory system. more >>

Cisco's Chambers, Fed Chair Bernanke Among America's Best Leaders

By Jessica Rettig - Nation & World - October 22, 2009

Kleiner Perkins CEO John Doerr and Costco CEO Jim Sinegal also made the list. more >>

Ben Bernanke: Fed Chairman Attacks Economic Crisis

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - October 22, 2009

By helping to keep the vulnerable economy afloat, he has become one of America's Best Leaders. more >>

Insiders: Bernanke Pick a Sign of Obama's Weakness

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - August 31, 2009

Some say Obama was too weakened by the healthcare debate to choose his own Fed chief. more >>

6 Confirmation Questions For Ben Bernanke

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - August 25, 2009

Before his second stint at the Fed, let's learn what we don't know about all those bailouts more >>

Obama Nominates Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke for Second Term

Nation & World - August 25, 2009

The president re-nominates the Republican economist to another term. more >>

A Fight for Bernanke's Job

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - August 5, 2009

Some financial executives say Obama would be a fool to dump Bernanke. more >>

Who Would Lose Under Obama’s Financial Reforms

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - June 18, 2009

Big banks and other Wall Street firms remain in Washington's sights more >>

Who Would Win Under Obama’s Financial Reforms

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - June 18, 2009

The new rules will be a boon for consumers--as well as lawyers and bureaucrats more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Ben Bernanke

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - May 25, 2009

Bernanke has been chairman of the Federal Reserve Board since 2006. more >>

6 Stress-Test Surprises

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - May 8, 2009

The test results provide an unprecedented glimpse into the health of the banks more >>

Ben Bernanke: Fiscal Stimulus Alone Won't Be Enough

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - January 13, 2009

The Fed chief suggests additional measures are needed to bolster the troubled financial system. more >>

Obama Tip: Ben Bernanke Gone in 2010 in Favor of Larry Summers?

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - December 17, 2008

A hot tip in Obamaland has the new president deciding not to renew Bernanke's term in 2010. more >>

Why I Deserve a Bailout

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - December 17, 2008

I have plenty of troubled assets—and I only need a few million more >>

Paulson, Bernanke, and Congress on the Bailout: Incompetence All Around

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - November 19, 2008

There is plenty of blame to go around when it comes to the struggling economy. more >>

Half-Point Cut by Fed; Is Bernanke Done?

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - October 29, 2008

Central bank lowers key rate to 1 percent. What's next? more >>

Democrats in Congress Push for a New Stimulus Package to Jumpstart Ailing Economy

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - October 27, 2008

Bernanke's endorsement makes plan more likely to move forward, perhaps as soon as mid-November. more >>

Bernanke to Obama, Dems: Don't Raise Taxes

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - October 20, 2008

The Fed chairman knows hiking rates is a risky move in a recession. more >>

Ben Bernanke: Why We Didn't Bail Lehman Out

The Home Front - October 15, 2008

Fed chief explains why the government didn't rescue the struggling investment bank. more >>

Bernanke: Economy Is 'Hamstrung'

By Kirk Shinkle - The Ticker - October 15, 2008

Recovery will take a while, and rate cuts could follow. more >>

The Fed Can’t Save Markets

By Kirk Shinkle - The Ticker - October 7, 2008

Stocks slump after latest boost. more >>

Fed to Buy Massive Amounts of Short-Term Debts

Money - October 7, 2008

The Federal Reserve announced a radical plan to buy massive amounts of short-term debts. more >>

Paulson, Bernanke and the Road Through Bailout Hell

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - September 26, 2008

They moved too slowly and the now the Washington freak show has caught up with them. more >>

Is a Paulson-Bernanke Resignation Possible?