Bernanke Offers Mixed Economic Outlook For US

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Channel: Voice of America · 2013 · News & Politics

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The Federal Reserve has cut its economic outlook for 2013 but says the unemployment rate is likely to fall faster than previously expected.  In a statement following a two-day meeting of central bank policy makers, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke reassured financial markets, saying long-term interest rates would remain low for the foreseeable future.  Mil Arcega reports.

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