Economic data show slowdown

Stocks fall on economic worries
A report shows a dramatic weakening of economy in the fourth quarter. Fed Chairman Bernanke testifies before a Senate committee. Sears' profit slumps...

Bernanke foresees shrinking economy
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress' Joint Economic Committee that he expects the economy to slow even further. And the housing crisis? It's not...

Oil's slide eases Fed's burden
The sound of air hissing out of the commodities bubble is music to Ben Bernanke's ears.

Bernanke, Paulson defend rescue plan
The Treasury Secretary and Fed Chairman faced heated questioning at a Congressional hearing today, as they laid out the government's plan to shore up...

Bernanke, Paulson ask for more powers
The Fed Chairman and Treasury Secretary were on Capitol Hill asking Congress for stronger regulatory powers to prevent another large investment bank...