New US Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke delivered his first public testimony before the House Financial Services Committee last night. In it, he noted that despite challenges, the US economy is growing at a solid pace. Bernanke indicated that "some" additional rate hikes may be necessary although inflation expectations remain "contained". https://www.financialstandard.com.au/feed/latest?story=21244 en-AU Copyright 2026 Financial Standard 5