Bernanke Must Decide When To Raise Interest Rates

from National Public Radio

President Obama has asked Ben Bernanke to stay on as chairman of the Federal Reserve. If the Senate goes along, Bernanke will have another four years to help manage the country's economy. David Wessel of The Wall Street Journal says Bernanke will need to decide when to raise interest rates and when to pull back on credit.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, August 26, 2009