Bernanke

Jackson Hole: Political gridlock threatens Fed's independence

Against the dramatic backdrop of the Grand Teton mountain, many said a closely-contested presidential race has turned the monetary authority into a political football.

Brent nears 7-week high on Middle East tension

Fed chief Ben Bernanke's comments helped improve sentiment across financial markets on hopes the global economy might not deteriorate further. But oil supply fears were stoked by a deadly bombing in Syria and an attack on Israeli tourists in Bulgaria

Why Roubini stands by 2013 prediction of a perfect storm

Roubini, the New York University professor dubbed "Dr Doom" for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, highlighted five factors that could derail the global economy.