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FILE - In this June 17, 2009, file photo Senate Energy and Natural ...

(AP) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:43:05 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this June 17, 2009, file photo Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee member Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., listens during the committee's markup hearing on energy legislation on Capitol Hill in Washington. In the summer of 2009 Menendez wrote to FED Chairman Ben Bernanke seeking help for a home state bank, First BankAmericano, operated by campaign contributors, and asked for approval of an acquisition that would have rescued the institution. (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg, File)

G7 finance ministers and central bank governors pose for the ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:23:11 GMT

(Reuters) - G7 finance ministers and central bank governors pose for the official photo during their meeting in Iqaluit, Nunavut, February 6, 2010. The finance ministers are (front row L-R): Japan's Naoto Kan, Italy's Giulio Tremonti, France's Christine Lagarde, Canada's Jim Flaherty, Tim Geithner of the U.S., Britain's Alistair Darling and Germany's Wolfgang Schaeuble. The central bank governors at rear include Japan's Masaaki Shirakawa (2nd L), Italy's Mario Draghi (3rd L), Canada's Mark Carney (5th L), Ben Bernanke of the U.S. (C), Britian's Mervyn King (5th R), Germany's Axel Weber (4th R), European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet (3rd R) and Jean-Claude Juncker (2nd R), chairman of the group of euro zone finance ministers. Picture taken February 6, 2010. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS)

Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the US Federal Reserve (L) and US ...

(AFP) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:54:29 GMT

(AFP) - Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the US Federal Reserve (L) and US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner prepare for the start of talks at the G7 Finance Ministers Meeting in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada. Finance ministers from leading industrialized nations vowed to continue epic deficit spending to bolster a fragile global recovery at the end of G7 talks in Canada's far north.(AFP/Geoff Robins)

Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner (L) and Federal Reserve Chairman ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:07:16 GMT

(Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner (L) and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke take part in a meeting at the G7 finance ministers' meeting in Iqaluit, Nunavut February 5, 2010. REUTERS/Chris Wattie

France's Finance Minister Christine Lagarde speaks with ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:41:26 GMT

(Reuters) - France's Finance Minister Christine Lagarde speaks with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke during the G7 finance ministers' meeting in Iqaluit, Nunavut, February 5, 2010. REUTERS/Chris Wattie

U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, right, and Federal Reserve ...

(AP) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:04:56 GMT

(AP) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, right, and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke look on as they take part in G7 Finance Ministers talks in the Nunavut Legislative Assembly for their first formal talks in the Canadian northern community of Iqaluit, Nunavut,in Ontario Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Fred Chartrand)

U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner (R) and Federal Reserve ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:47:06 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner (R) and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke take part in a meeting at the G7 finance ministers' meeting in Iqaluit, Nunavut, February 6, 2010. REUTERS/Chris Wattie

Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the Federal Reserve is directed to ...

(AFP) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:21:39 GMT

(AFP) - Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the Federal Reserve is directed to his motorcade after arriving in Iqaluit, Canada for the G7 Finance Ministers Meeting, on February 5. G7 finance ministers and central bankers launched talks in northern Canada aimed at keeping a tentative global economic recovery on course as fresh turmoil roiled financial markets.(AFP/Geoff Robins)

U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner (L) and Federal Reserve ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:08:47 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner (L) and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke take part in a meeting at the G7 finance ministers' meeting in Iqaluit, Nunavut February 5, 2010. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (CANADA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS)

The US Federal Reserve Building is seen from the air over Washington, ...

(AFP/File) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:39:57 GMT

(AFP/File) - The US Federal Reserve Building is seen from the air over Washington, DC. Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke began his second term Wednesday as he called for the central bank to retain its independence and urged reforms to ensure a major financial crisis "never again" occurs.(AFP/File/Saul Loeb)

Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke began his second term Wednesday ...

(AFP/Graphic) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:39:57 GMT

(AFP/Graphic) - Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke began his second term Wednesday as he called for the central bank to retain its independence and urged reforms to ensure a major financial crisis "never again" occurs.(AFP/Graphic)

Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke, pictured in January 2010, ...

(AFP/Getty Images/File) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:39:57 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images/File) - Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke, pictured in January 2010, was sworn in Wednesday to a second term as he called for the central bank to retain its independence and urged reforms to ensure a major financial crisis "never again" occurs.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Mark Wilson)

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (R) is sworn in for his ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:12:38 GMT

(Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (R) is sworn in for his second term in Washington, February 3, 2010. Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Donald Kohn swears in Bernanke as Anna Bernanke, (C), his wife, observes the ceremony. REUTERS/Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System/Handout (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks during a presentation at the ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:51:06 GMT

(Reuters) - Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks during a presentation at the American Economic Association conference in Atlanta, January 3, 2010. REUTERS/Tami Chappell

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke looks up during his meeting ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:54:30 GMT

Traders work the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Federal ...

(AFP/Getty Images/File) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:23:03 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images/File) - Traders work the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke won confirmation to a second term as the US central banker, despite sharp attacks on his role before the 2008 financial meltdown and in its aftermath(AFP/Getty Images/File/Chris Hondros)

Sen. Judd Gregg (R) speaks during the Senate Banking Committee's ...

(AFP/Getty Images/File) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:23:03 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images/File) - Sen. Judd Gregg (R) speaks during the Senate Banking Committee's re-nomination vote for Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke in Washington, DC. Bernanke won confirmation to a second term as the US central banker, despite sharp attacks on his role before the 2008 financial meltdown and in its aftermath(AFP/Getty Images/File/Win Mcnamee)

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (L) is greeted by Sen. ...

(AFP/Getty Images/File) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:23:03 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images/File) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (L) is greeted by Sen. Richard Durbin before a meeting at the US Capitol in Washington DC. Bernanke won confirmation to a second term as the US central banker, despite sharp attacks on his role before the 2008 financial meltdown and in its aftermath.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Mark Wilson)

US Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke, pictured in 2009, easily ...

(AFP/File) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:29:50 GMT

(AFP/File) - US Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke, pictured in 2009, easily won confirmation to a second four-year term on Thursday despite bitter attacks on his role before the 2008 financial meltdown and in its aftermath.(AFP/File/Mandel Ngan)

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke awaits the beginning ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:18:49 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke awaits the beginning of testimony at his Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on his nomination to continue as Chairman of the Board of Governors, on Capitol Hill in Washington, in this December 3, 2009 file photo. The combination of the financial nervous breakdown and the uneven economic recovery has turned central bankers into the equivalent of military generals waging a war. The question is whether, in the face of political opposition, they will deploy the weapons at their disposal. December 3, 2009. To match Special Report DAVOS/ECONOMY REUTERS/Jason Reed/Files (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS)

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks at the December ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:17:47 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks at the December luncheon meeting of the Economic Club of Washington, in this December 7, 2009 file photo. The combination of the financial nervous breakdown and the uneven economic recovery has turned central bankers into the equivalent of military generals waging a war. The question is whether, in the face of political opposition, they will deploy the weapons at their disposal. Picture taken December 7, 2009. To match Special Report DAVOS/ECONOMY REUTERS/Jason Reed/Files (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS)

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke looks up during his meeting ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:17:45 GMT

(Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke looks up during his meeting with Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) to discuss Federal Reserve policy and Bernanke's upcoming confirmation vote at Capitol Hill in Washington January 25, 2010. The combination of the financial nervous breakdown and the uneven economic recovery has turned central bankers into the equivalent of military generals waging a war. The question is whether, in the face of political opposition, they will deploy the weapons at their disposal. Picture taken January 25, 2010. To match Special Report DAVOS/ECONOMY REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/Files (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS)

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) listens after announcing his ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:17:42 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama (R) listens after announcing his nomination of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to a second term, in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, in this August 25, 2009 file photo. The combination of the financial nervous breakdown and the uneven economic recovery has turned central bankers into the equivalent of military generals waging a war. The question is whether, in the face of political opposition, they will deploy the weapons at their disposal. Picture taken August 25, 2009. To match Special Report DAVOS/ECONOMY REUTERS/Brian Snyder/Files (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS)

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke prepares to speak ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:25:21 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke prepares to speak at the December luncheon meeting of the Economic Club of Washington, in this December 7, 2009 file photo. The U.S. Senate on January 28, 2010 approved Bernanke's nomination to a second four-year term running the Federal Reserve, the world's most powerful central bank, despite deep misgivings over his perceived policy missteps. REUTERS/Jason Reed/Files (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS HEADSHOT)

FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2009 file photo, Federal Reserve Chairman ...

(AP) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:24:52 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2009 file photo, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke waits to resume testifying on Capitol Hill in Washington, before the Senate Banking Committee. The Senate has confirmed Bernanke for a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

FILE -- In a Dec. 7, 2009 file photo Federal Reserve Chairman ...

(AP) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:23:19 GMT

(AP) - FILE -- In a Dec. 7, 2009 file photo Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke waits to speak during a discussion hosted by The Economic Club of Washington, in Washington. The Senate has confirmed Bernanke for a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve. (AP Photo/Haraz Ghanbari/File)

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2010 file photo, Federal Reserve Chairman ...

(AP) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:22:26 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2010 file photo, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington The Senate has confirmed Bernanke for a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2010 file photo, Federal Reserve Chairman ...

(AP) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:54:44 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2010 file photo, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington. The Senate voted Thursday Jan. 28, 2010 to overcome a delaying tactic that would have doomed his nomination. The Senate will now move to a final confirmation vote. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

FILE - In this Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009 picture, Federal Reserve ...

(AP) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:07:46 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009 picture, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington before the Senate Banking Committee hearing on his renomination. Bernanke, a lightning rod for anger over Wall Street bailouts, is expected to overcome Senate opposition and win a second term as head of the nation's central bank. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke at the US Capitol on January ...

(AFP/Getty Images/File) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:24:38 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images/File) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke at the US Capitol on January 25. The Federal Reserve kept its stimulative monetary policy unchanged Wednesday and said it expects to hold "exceptionally low" rates "for an extended period" to support the economic recovery.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Mark Wilson)

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke prepares to speak ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:39:52 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke prepares to speak at the December luncheon meeting of the Economic Club of Washington, December 7, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Reed

U.S. Chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke speaks about ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:26:56 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. Chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke speaks about a year of economic turmoil at the Brookings Institution in Washington in this September 15, 2009 file photo. The Bank of England estimates governments the world over have spent or committed a staggering $14 trillion to prop up the financial system following the fall of Lehman Brothers in September 2008. Despite the protestations by politicians that such a large-scale rescue should never be allowed to happen again, their actions over the past two years suggest the opposite. Picture taken September 15, 2009. To match special report DAVOS/FINANCE REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS)

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (C) poses with British ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:24:48 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (C) poses with British Central Bank Governor Mervyn King (L) and European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet for a photo during the G7 meeting in Tokyo in this February 9, 2008 file photo. The Bank of England estimates governments the world over have spent or committed a staggering $14 trillion to prop up the financial system following the fall of Lehman Brothers in September 2008. Despite the protestations by politicians that such a large-scale rescue should never be allowed to happen again, their actions over the past two years suggest the opposite. Picture taken February 9, 2008. To match special report DAVOS/FINANCE REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao (JAPAN - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke at the US Capitol on January ...

(AFP/Getty Images/File) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:31:15 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images/File) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke at the US Capitol on January 25. The Federal Reserve opens a two-day monetary policy meeting Tuesday overshadowed by the suspense surrounding the confirmation of central bank chairman Ben Bernanke to a second term.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Mark Wilson)

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke at the US Capitol on January ...

(AFP/Getty Images/File) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:31:15 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images/File) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke at the US Capitol on January 25. The US Senate may vote Thursday or Friday on confirming embattled Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke to a second term as the US central banker, the chamber's top Democratic lawmaker said Tuesday.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Mark Wilson)

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is pictured at his ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:17:00 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is pictured at his Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on his nomination to continue as Chairman of the Board of Governors, on Capitol Hill in Washington, December 3, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Reed

Investors have remained edgy in Asia trade with lingering concerns ...

(AFP/Getty Images/File) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:25:42 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images/File) - Investors have remained edgy in Asia trade with lingering concerns over possible further bank tightening moves by Beijing, while earlier trade started well after Wall Street broke a losing streak overnight on optimism that Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke, pictured, will be confirmed in his post for a second term.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Mark Wilson)

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke attends a meeting with ...

(AFP/Getty Images) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:46:08 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke attends a meeting with Sen. Richard Durbin at the US Capitol in Washington DC. Bernanke will win enough support in the US Senate to secure a second term, the Democrats' top vote-counter predicted Monday.(AFP/Getty Images/Mark Wilson)

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is seen during his meeting ...

(AP) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:33:29 GMT

(AP) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is seen during his meeting with Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Senator Dick Durbin, R, (D-IL) meets with Federal Reserve Chairman ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:31:40 GMT

(Reuters) - Senator Dick Durbin, R, (D-IL) meets with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to discuss the Federal Reserve policy and Bernanke's upcoming confirmation vote on Capitol Hill in Washington January 25, 2010. U.S. lawmakers looked likely to grudgingly approve Bernanke to a second term as Federal Reserve chairman this week after the White House stepped in to defend his crisis-fighting record and rally votes. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)

Senator Dick Durbin, R, (D-IL) meets with Federal Reserve Chairman ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:28:24 GMT

(Reuters) - Senator Dick Durbin, R, (D-IL) meets with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to discuss Federal Reserve policy and Bernanke's upcoming confirmation vote Capitol Hill in Washington January 25, 2010. U.S. lawmakers looked likely to grudgingly approve Bernanke to a second term as Federal Reserve chairman this week after the White House stepped in to defend his crisis-fighting record and rally votes REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke meets with Senate Majority ...

(AP) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:26:25 GMT

(AP) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke meets with Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Ill., not shown, Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Ill., right, meets with ...

(AP) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:25:11 GMT

(AP) - Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Ill., right, meets with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke looks up during his meeting ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:25:07 GMT

(Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke looks up during his meeting with Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) to discuss Federal Reserve policy and Bernanke's upcoming confirmation vote Capitol Hill in Washington January 25, 2010. U.S. lawmakers looked likely to grudgingly approve Bernanke to a second term as Federal Reserve chairman this week after the White House stepped in to defend his crisis-fighting record and rally votes REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)

Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Ill., right, greets Federal ...

(AP) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:24:53 GMT

(AP) - Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Ill., right, greets Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Ill., right, meets with ...

(AP) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:23:48 GMT

(AP) - Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Ill., right, meets with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke addresses the Economic ...

(AFP/File) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:56:02 GMT

(AFP/File) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke addresses the Economic Club of Washington in December 2009. The White House stood firm on the renomination of Bernanke Monday, saying a second term for the Federal Reserve chief was vital to demonstrating stability in the US financial system.(AFP/File/Mandel Ngan)

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke prepares to speak ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:03:10 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke prepares to speak at the December luncheon meeting of the Economic Club of Washington, in this December 7, 2009 file photo. U.S. lawmakers looked likely to grudgingly approve Ben Bernanke to a second term as Federal Reserve chairman this week after the White House stepped in to defend his crisis-fighting record and rally votes. REUTERS/Jason Reed/Files (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks during a presentation ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:58:48 GMT

(Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks during a presentation at the American Economic Association conference in Atlanta, Georgia, in this January 3, 2010 filel photo. U.S. lawmakers looked likely to grudgingly approve Ben Bernanke to a second term as Federal Reserve chairman this week after the White House stepped in to defend his crisis-fighting record and rally votes. REUTERS/Tami Chappell/Files (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)

A woman changes money at currency exchange shop in Hong Kong ...

(AFP/File) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:37:02 GMT

(AFP/File) - A woman changes money at currency exchange shop in Hong Kong in 2008. The dollar traded mixed against it main rivals as investors await a Federal Reserve policy meeting and a key speech by US President Barack Obama this week.(AFP/File/Mike Clarke)