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Felix Salmon

As Federal Reserve meets, eyes on further economic stimulus measures

Business, Economics and Jobs

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernake has been signaling in recent days that it may be time for another round of economic measures to bolster the economy. The board of the federal reserve meets on Tuesday, and eyes are on Bernake to see if he’ll move now.

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