Demand in the US “may be stabilising” Ben Bernanke said on Tuesday, in cautiously optimistic remarks that suggest the recession is likely to end this year. In a congressional testimony, the Fed chairman highlighted a recent recovery in consumer spending and said there were “signs of bottoming” in the housing market. He spoke as main money market rates fell to record lows, reflecting recovering confidence among bankers.

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