If the US recession is “likely over” as many Americans, led by Fed chairman Ben Bernanke, seems to think, where are the jobs going to come from to power growth in sales and earnings?
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Bernanke ‘recession over’ claims ridiculous
Markets went whoopee, but Ben Bernanke’s comments that the the “technical recession” in the US was probably over chafe badly with reality.
No surprises: Bernanke will be back
US President Barack Obama will renominate Ben Bernanke as the US Federal Reserve chief. The move comes a little early — Bernanke’s first term isn’t up for another five months — but it’s hardly a shock in such turbulent economic times, says Phil Izzo.
Bernanke’s hidden warning on US economy
Early reports on Fed chairman Ben Bernanke’s speech overnight ignored his warnings over continued sluggish growth in the recession-hit US.
From the desk of Ben Bernanke…
Currently in DC testifying before Congress, US Fed chief Ben Bernanke took some time out to pen an overview of his thoughts for the WSJ, outlining his plan for an exit strategy from the stimulus package.
Does Bernanke deserve a second term?
Ben Bernanke’s stint as Federal Reserve chairman has been checkered at best, says Desmond Lachman — surely there are better candidates out there?
Who will bail out Bernanke?
The vultures are circling for US Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke.
Does Ben Bernanke hate the Bank of America?
Bernanke didn’t railroad the Bank of America into buying Merrill Lynch, says Morgan Housel.
Will Bernanke bugger up the recovery?
Ben Bernanke has been raising public fears about future US budget deficits, says Jeff Madrick. If he backs his ideology with actions, the economy could suffer.
Bernanke warns against big spending — take note Kev
Ben Bernanke laid out the challenge for the Congress: cut the debt and cut spending and do it quickly.
Green shoots and question marks about Budget 09
As the government puts the finishing touches to its budget, the biggest questions are how long the current recession will last and what form the recovery will take, writes John Quiggin.
Financial bubble about to burst, again
We are witnessing a bubble, semi-popped, providing its makers with a few final glimpses of joy, before vanishing completely.
External forces will decide fate of cuts
Once again we could be facing the prospect that future interest rate cuts will depend on what happens in the US, Chinese and European economies.
Bernanke: Normal service will resume shortly
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has predicted the US economy will be back on its feet by the end of the year, and people are finally starting to listen. But the massive amount of bad debt isn’t going anywhere, says TIME.
Bank DeathWatch: two more US banks add to toll
America is now heading for its worst year for bank failure since 1993.
Jobless threat makes mockery of US “rebound”
The latest so-called “Beige Book” from the US Federal Reserve is the most ‘cheery’ in months, despite the imminent threat provided by unemployment.
GM bankruptcy will tell the tale
The surge in markets and the increasingly optimistic tone in official comments won’t be worth much if the US economy fails to absorb the looming bankruptcy at General Motors.
US Fed: we’re years away from a turnaround
The US central bank has sharply downgraded its economic outlook for 2009 and 2010, confounding analysts who had been predicting an uptick.
US economy far from home free
The biggest rise in 20 years in new home starts in the US shouldn’t be seen as evidence of a looming recovery, writes Glenn Dyer.
US economy submerged in sickening hole
The US economy has worsened since the start of the year, holding out the prospect of another sickening fall in growth, writes Glenn Dyer.
US economy fails the “stress test”
As usual, US investors concentrated on the short term and missed the significant news overnight, writes Glenn Dyer.
Centro chairman’s final hours
This afternoon’s Incitec Pivot AGM will mark the final public appearance of Centro’s long-serving chairman Brian Healey, writes Stephen Mayne.
US market wrap: The Fed, Housing, Trouble spreads to Hong Kong
Warren Buffet’s move to grab a piece of Goldman Sachs buoyed markets for a moment. But as Glenn Dyer reports, the slide appears to have resumed.
