Gold Bugs Loving Bernanke's "Helicopter Ben" Speech Mention
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Markets Go Wild As Ben Bernanke May Have Just Reference His "Helicopter Ben" Speech
August 31, 2012 10:58 AM EDTTo the surprise of many, markets are higher despite the fact that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke didn't announce additional easing measures at Jackson Hole as some had hoped for. Interestingly, gold is also higher.
While market participants aren't complaining with the rally, it is a bit puzzling. So what gives?
Here are two thoughts.
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