Bernanke Eyes Recovery Amid Unemployment Drag
Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke told Congress the U.S. economy should begin to recover later this year but unemployment may rise into next year and hinder confidence. He defended his stance on Bank of America’s Merrill Lynch deal and expressed optimism about stress tests.
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Banks set to return taxpayer money under strict conditions
Federal regulators prepare rules that would allow banks to repay TARP funds but require giving up loan guarantees and maintaining higher capital levels. Banks like Wells Fargo JP Morgan Chase and Goldman Sachs seek early exit while regulators warn the system remains fragile.
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