Bernanke Says Rates To Stay Low For Long Time

Bernanke says rates to stay low for long time

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress on Wednesday that a weak job market and low inflation would likely allow the central bank to keep interest rates at very low levels for a long time.

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