Bernanke:Inflation Uncertain

Bernanke's keynote to the Federal Reserve governors at the Annual Economic Symposium in Jackson Hole, WY was full of caution and reassurance. Admitting the economy was being hit by the double dose of inflation and financial crisis--he believes the storm is ready to ease. Bernanke cited early indicators that inflation may be retracting, but caveated with an understanding that this environment is the most challenging "in memory" for Fed policymakers. His closing remarks were to assure that the Fed stood willing to "act as necessary" in the interest of stabilizing. Rate picture--small decline to unchanged for the day.