Description: Fed chairman Ben Bernanke expressed concern over the labor market, defended the central bank’s monetary policies and left no doubt he plans to do more to lift the economy at the next meeting in September. Sudeep Reddy reports on Markets Hub. Photo: AP.

Source: Marketwatch.com – video report

Date: Aug 31, 2012

Link: http://on.wsj.com/R2sKQl

Questions for Discussions:

• Summarize the reporters’ explanations of Fed chairman Bernanke’s statements.
• Do you agree with these assessments?
• What monetary and fiscal behaviors would you think are most appropriate and realistic at this time?
• What would you advise investors at this time?