Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Bernanke Speaks: Stocks tank; oil gold and silver spike

Mr. Bernanke testified before the US Senate Banking Committee today. He warned of dire consequences if the debt is not brought under control soon referring to it as a near and present danger to the US economy. He warned in particular of the dangers that might attend should the world start to question Congress' ability/willingness to make the tough decisions required to deal with our fiscal situation. The financial markets took note.

DOW -168.32 12,058.02
S&P 500 -20.89 1,306.33
NASDAQ -44.86 2,737.41
Oil +.68 $100.31
Gold +22.00 $1,434.20
Silver +.71 $34.71

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