The stock market gave a resounding vote of support to new Fed Chairman Bernanke this past week.
On Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke testified before Congress on monetary policy.� The market rallied that day, and was up on Thursday as well. Bernanke presented a strong anti-inflationary front, and that appeared to console the stock market.�
His testimony wasn't all favorable to the outlook, however.� He also said, "the risk exists that, with aggregate demand exhibiting considerable momentum, output could overshoot
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Eat a Better Breakfast. If you eat too many simple carbs at breakfast -- say, a donut and coffee with sugar -- your blood sugar rises and then quickly falls, and you'll feel your energy sag. Try oatmeal, whole-grain bread or fruit instead.
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