Ben Bernanke

Goldman, Buffett, and Congress

By Kirk Shinkle - The Ticker - September 24, 2008

Good news—and bad. more >>

Are Paulson-Bernanke Overhyping the Danger?

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - September 24, 2008

There are differing opinions to the amount of risk involved. more >>

Congress Nears Historic Vote on $700 Billion Bailout Plan for Wall Street

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - September 22, 2008

The measure, which could pass this week, would redefine the government's role in the economy. more >>

A New Direction on Wall Street

By Rick Newman - Money - September 19, 2008

The feds take unprecedented actions to save the financial system. more >>

No Rate Cut by a Confident Fed

By Kirk Shinkle - Money - September 16, 2008

Too confident, perhaps. more >>

Dr. Bernanke Turns Into Dr. No

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - September 16, 2008

Defying worried investors, the Federal Reserve stands pat. more >>

Bernanke and the Batman Conundrum

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - August 5, 2008

The Federal Reserve has to deal with both inflation and economic growth concerns. Right now, it's more worried about the latter. more >>

Is Wall Street Losing Confidence in Bernanke and Paulson?

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - July 14, 2008

The never-ending credit crisis is taking a terrible toll on investor confidence. more >>

Why Bernanke is No 'Obamacan'

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - June 5, 2008

The Fed chairman warns against protectionism and other policies that would reduce growth. more >>

Shocker: Bernanke Comments on the Dollar

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - June 3, 2008

Fed chief finally starts fretting about the weak greenback. more >>

Bernanke Supports Expanded FHA

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - May 6, 2008

Broadening the agency’s reach is the linchpin of Democrat Frank’s plan to fight foreclosures. more >>

5 Reasons Why the Fed Is Done—or Should Be

By James Pethokoukis - Money - April 30, 2008

Higher inflation, a weak dollar, and firmer economic growth give Bernanke reason for a vacation. more >>

Is Bernanke Worse Than Greenspan?

By Kirk Shinkle - Money - April 30, 2008

Money manager William Fleckenstein takes aim at the Fed chairman and his predecessor. more >>

Bernanke Signals Recession

By Kirk Shinkle - Money - April 2, 2008

The Fed chief sees a possible first-half contraction. more >>

Bernanke Talks...and the Market Slides

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - April 2, 2008

Oh, for the days of Greenspan's garble. more >>

Bernanke: Mission Accomplished?

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - March 24, 2008

Yet the Fed chief has never put on a flight suit to declare victory from an aircraft carrier. more >>

Should Bernanke Apologize for Saving the Market?

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - March 24, 2008

Senator Grassley of Iowa wonders whether the Bear deal has any "upside" for taxpayers. more >>

The Crisis Hits Home for Bernanke

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - March 21, 2008

The Fed chief may be more concerned about the housing slump than we knew. more >>

Bernanke's Choice

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - March 19, 2008

Fed bailouts create a big moral-hazard issue. more >>

Bernanke's Fed: America's Sovereign Wealth Fund

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - March 18, 2008

Does the central bank's bailout mark the start of the nationalization of our financial system? more >>

Is Bernanke's Fed Out of Ammo?

By Luke Mullins - Money - March 17, 2008

With a big interest rate cut expected, the central bank still has a couple of options left. more >>

Feeling More Heat to Address the Mortgage Meltdown

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - March 7, 2008

Pressure is building on the White House to make a more aggressive plan to relieve the mortgage crisis. more >>

Riding the Fed’s Loop-the-Loop

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - March 5, 2008

Rate cuts in the teeth of a falling dollar are creating a financial trap for Bernanke and company. more >>

Bernanke: Bankers, Heal Yourselves