bank policies

• Bernanke Defends Fed Bond Buying

  By Jeff Kearns and Craig Torres, Bloomberg  |  October 2, 2012

  Program will spur growth and cut unemployment, Fed chairman says.

• U.S. Junk Bond Yields Hit Record Low

  By Sarika Gangar and David Holley, Bloomberg  |  September 12, 2012

  Yield of 7.163% breaks record set in May 2011.

• Central Bank Ease to Cost $163 Bln

  By John Detrixhe, Bloomberg  |  August 14, 2012

  Investors will take a big hit from lower interest rates, Deutsche Bank says.

• Effort On to Salvage Euro Rescue

  By Patrick Donahue and Simon Kennedy, Bloomberg  |  January 16, 2012

  European officials to continue efforts on new fiscal rules, Greek debt deal.