Central Bank Watch: Bernanke Warns of U.S. Contraction
April 2nd, 2008
The main highlights of the week so far in central bank-related news included Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's testimony on the U.S. economy and financial markets on Wednesday, along with the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to hold rates at 7.25%. There were also some central bank speakers, including the Bank of Canada's deputy governor Paul Jenkins, who spoke on Wednesday.
See also:
- Thursday’s Events: BOC MPC Report, U.S. Jobless Claims, Philly Fed Mfg Report (July 17th, 2008)
- U.S. Jobless Claims Rise to 366K in Week Ending July 12 (July 17th, 2008)
- U.S. Housing Starts and Building Permits Soar in June (July 17th, 2008)
- Fed’s Kroszner Says Fed Rules Will Affect Subprime and Alternative Mortgages (July 17th, 2008)
- Higher U.S. CPI, FOMC Minutes Lead to Greater Chance of Rate Hike (July 16th, 2008)